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Alstetter Family History

Alstetter 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: Stetter, Glastetter, Karstetter, Hostetter, Castetter, Rastetter

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Where is the Alstetter family from?

You can see how Alstetter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alstetter family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Alstetter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Alstetter families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Alstetter's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Alstetter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alstetter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Alstetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alstetter 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Alstetter. 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 58 military records available for the last name Alstetter. For the veterans among your Alstetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alstetter lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Alstetter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Alstetter in 1971 was 55, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alstetter 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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