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Almstedt Family History

Almstedt 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, Ahlstedt, Olmsted, Alsteen, Amster, Sandstedt, Anstett

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Where is the Almstedt family from?

You can see how Almstedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Almstedt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Almstedt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Almstedt family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Almstedt's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Almstedt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Almstedt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Almstedt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Almstedt. 56% of Almstedt men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Almstedt women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Almstedt were Truck Driver and New Worker.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    67%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Almstedt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 869 census records available for the last name Almstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Almstedt 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 664 immigration records available for the last name Almstedt. 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 973 military records available for the last name Almstedt. For the veterans among your Almstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Almstedt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Almstedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Almstedt in 1962 was 74, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Almstedt 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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