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Alsten Family History

Alsten 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: Alston, Alsteen, Alten, Austen, Austin, Allen, Alton, Olsen, Alter

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Where is the Alsten family from?

You can see how Alsten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alsten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Alsten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Alsten families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Alsten's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Alsten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alsten 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 Alsten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter joiner was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Alsten. 100% of Alsten men worked as a Carpenter joiner.

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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

  • Carpenter joiner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Alsten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alsten 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Alsten. 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 97 military records available for the last name Alsten. For the veterans among your Alsten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alsten lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Alsten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Alsten in 1967 was 72, and 96 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alsten 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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