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Alstot Family History

Alstot 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: Alston, Alstott, Alton, Elston, Astor, Aston, Abston, Altom, Alltop

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Where is the Alstot family from?

You can see how Alstot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alstot family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Alstot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Alstot families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Alstot's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Alstot families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alstot 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 Alstot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alstot. 50% of Alstot men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

What Alstot family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 481 census records available for the last name Alstot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alstot 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Alstot. 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 61 military records available for the last name Alstot. For the veterans among your Alstot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alstot lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Alstot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Alstot in 1945 was 23, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alstot

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alstot 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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