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Alster Family History

Alster 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: Alter, Amster, Balster, Galster, Aster, Elster, Auster, Master

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Where is the Alster family from?

You can see how Alster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Alster families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Alster families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Alster's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Alster families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alster 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 Alster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alster. 18% of Alster men worked as a Clerk and 42% of Alster women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alster were Tailor and Seamstress.

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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

  • Clerk
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Tailor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    42%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Examiner
    12%
  • Seamstress
    12%

What Alster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Alster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alster 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 553 immigration records available for the last name Alster. 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 480 military records available for the last name Alster. For the veterans among your Alster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alster lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Alster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Alster in 1946 was 35, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alster

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alster 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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