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Alstrand Family History

Alstrand 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: Ahlstrand, Strand, Alstad, Altland, Ostrand, Ekstrand, Nostrand

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Where is the Alstrand family from?

You can see how Alstrand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alstrand family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Alstrand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Alstrand families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Alstrand's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Alstrand families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alstrand 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 Alstrand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alstrand. 50% of Alstrand 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%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Alstrand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Alstrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alstrand 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Alstrand. 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 75 military records available for the last name Alstrand. For the veterans among your Alstrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alstrand lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Alstrand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Alstrand in 1968 was 84, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alstrand

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alstrand 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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