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Alstein Family History

Alstein 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: Alsteen, Stein, Austin, Alston, Holstein, Adelstein, Waldstein, Alten

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Where is the Alstein family from?

You can see how Alstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alstein family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Alstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Alstein family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Alstein's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Alstein families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alstein 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 Alstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Alstein. 100% of Alstein women worked as an Incapacitated.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    100%

What Alstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 591 census records available for the last name Alstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alstein 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Alstein. 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 46 military records available for the last name Alstein. For the veterans among your Alstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alstein lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Alstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Alstein in 1971 was 80, and 54 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alstein 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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