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Alstead Family History

Alstead Surname Meaning

see Halstead.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Alstead family from?

You can see how Alstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alstead family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Alstead families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 89 Alstead families living in Lancashire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Alstead's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Alstead families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alstead 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 Alstead ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailors Traveller and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Alstead. 100% of Alstead men worked as a Tailors Traveller and 89% of Alstead women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tailors Traveller
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Cotton Weaver
    12%

What Alstead family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Alstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alstead 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Alstead. 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 219 military records available for the last name Alstead. For the veterans among your Alstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alstead lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Alstead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Alstead in 1963 was 86, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alstead

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alstead 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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