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Almsteadt Family History

Almsteadt Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Altstadt, Olmstead, Armstead, Halstead, Umstead, Anstead, Alstad

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Where is the Almsteadt family from?

You can see how Almsteadt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Almsteadt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Almsteadt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Almsteadt families living in New York. This was about 48% of all the recorded Almsteadt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Almsteadt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Almsteadt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Almsteadt census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 16 immigration records available for the last name Almsteadt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Almsteadt. For the veterans among your Almsteadt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Almsteadt lifespan?

Average Almsteadt life expectancy in 1999 was 26 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Almsteadt ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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