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Allsten Family History

Allsten Name 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: Allston, Allen, Alston, Alsteen, Alliston, Alten, Kallsen, Austen

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Where is the Allsten family from?

You can see how Allsten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allsten family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Allsten families living in South Carolina. This was about 75% of all the recorded Allsten's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Allsten families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Allsten ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Allsten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allsten 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Allsten. 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 5 military records available for the last name Allsten. For the veterans among your Allsten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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