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Alsted Family History

Alsted 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: Alstad, Ansted, Halsted, Alston, Halstead, Alter, Anstead, Alfred

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Where is the Alsted family from?

You can see how Alsted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alsted family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Alsted families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Alsted family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Alsted's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Alsted families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alsted 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 Alsted ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alsted. 100% of Alsted men worked as a Mechanic and 100% of Alsted women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Alsted family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Alsted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alsted 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Alsted. 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 54 military records available for the last name Alsted. For the veterans among your Alsted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alsted lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Alsted life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Alsted in 1963 was 80, and 81 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alsted

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alsted 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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