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Alstin Family History

Alstin 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: Austin, Alston, Astin, Ralstin, Alton, Albin, Dustin, Elston, Aston

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Where is the Alstin family from?

You can see how Alstin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alstin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Alstin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Alstin family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Alstin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Alstin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alstin 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 Alstin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Alstin. 100% of Alstin men worked as a Carpenter joiner and 60% of Alstin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Home Duties
    40%

What Alstin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Alstin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alstin 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Alstin. 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 116 military records available for the last name Alstin. For the veterans among your Alstin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alstin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Alstin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Alstin in 1968 was 74, and 50 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alstin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alstin 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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