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Alstrin Family History

Alstrin 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: Austin, Alston, Alsteen, Astin, Austria, Estrin, Alperin, Algarin

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Where is the Alstrin family from?

You can see how Alstrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alstrin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Alstrin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Alstrin families living in California. This was about 57% of all the recorded Alstrin's in USA. California had the highest population of Alstrin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alstrin 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 Alstrin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alstrin. 100% of Alstrin women worked as a Seamstress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Alstrin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Alstrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alstrin 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Alstrin. 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 31 military records available for the last name Alstrin. For the veterans among your Alstrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alstrin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Alstrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Alstrin in 1966 was 61, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alstrin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alstrin 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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