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Alost Family History

Alost 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: Lott, Amos, Post, Most, Last, Close, Ost, Host, Kost, Ast

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Where is the Alost family from?

You can see how Alost families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alost family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Alost families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Alost family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Alost's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Alost families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alost surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Alost. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alost 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Alost. 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 7 military records available for the last name Alost. For the veterans among your Alost ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alost lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Alost life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Alost in 1969 was 66, and 60 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alost 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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