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Alswede Family History

Alswede 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: Alfred, Allred, Alsteen, Aldred, Salzwedel, Albee, Aswad, Alameda

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Where is the Alswede family from?

You can see how Alswede families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alswede family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Alswede family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Alswede's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Alswede families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alswede 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 70 census records available for the last name Alswede. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alswede 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Alswede. 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 22 military records available for the last name Alswede. For the veterans among your Alswede ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alswede lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Alswede life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Alswede in 1975 was 87, and 85 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alswede

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alswede 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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