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Alstad Family History

Alstad Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of ten or so farms most in Trondelag named Alstad from a personal name + Old Norse stathr ‘farmstead dwelling’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Alstad family from?

You can see how Alstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alstad family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Alstad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 29 Alstad families living in Minnesota. This was about 66% of all the recorded Alstad's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Alstad families in 1880.
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What did your Alstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alstad. 31% of Alstad men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Alstad women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alstad were Truck Driver and Secretary.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Home Work
    23%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Secretary
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Alstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alstad 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 797 immigration records available for the last name Alstad. 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 164 military records available for the last name Alstad. For the veterans among your Alstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alstad lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Alstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Alstad in 1962 was 81, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alstad 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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