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Alstott Family History

Alstott Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Altstadt.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Alstott family from?

You can see how Alstott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alstott family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Alstott families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Alstott family living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Alstott's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Alstott families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alstott 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 Alstott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alstott. 31% of Alstott men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Alstott women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Jewelery Dealer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Alstott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 908 census records available for the last name Alstott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alstott 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Alstott. 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 198 military records available for the last name Alstott. For the veterans among your Alstott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alstott lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Alstott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Alstott in 1958 was 36, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alstott 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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