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Athelstan Family History

Athelstan 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: Shelstad, Trelstad, Atherton, Alston, Elston, Holston, Thurston

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Where is the Athelstan family from?

You can see how Athelstan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Athelstan family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Athelstan family living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Athelstan's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Athelstan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Athelstan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Athelstan 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Athelstan. 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 1 military records available for the last name Athelstan. For the veterans among your Athelstan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Athelstan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1989, in the United States, Athelstan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Athelstan in 1963 was 73, and 75 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Athelstan 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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