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Alstor Family History

Alstor 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, Astor, Pastor, Alton, Alter, Nestor, Elston, Aston, Abston

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Where is the Alstor family from?

You can see how Alstor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alstor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Alstor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Alstor families living in South Carolina. This was about 96% of all the recorded Alstor's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Alstor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alstor 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 67 census records available for the last name Alstor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alstor 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Alstor. 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 3 military records available for the last name Alstor. For the veterans among your Alstor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alstor lifespan?

Average Alstor life expectancy in 1994 was 5 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alstor 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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