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Almsted Family History

Almsted 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: Olmsted, Amster, Alstad, Almeter, Olmstead, Ansted, Hallsted, Halsted

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Where is the Almsted family from?

You can see how Almsted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Almsted family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Almsted families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Almsted families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Almsted's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Almsted families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Almsted 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 Almsted ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Dishwasher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Almsted. 40% of Almsted men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Almsted women worked as a Dishwasher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Almsted were Tool Maker and Housewife.

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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
    40%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Tool Maker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dishwasher
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Almsted family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 930 census records available for the last name Almsted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Almsted 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Almsted. 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 60 military records available for the last name Almsted. For the veterans among your Almsted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Almsted lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Almsted life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Almsted in 1965 was 69, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Almsted

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Almsted 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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