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Aalseth Family History

Aalseth 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: Halseth, Helseth, Mauseth, Gulseth, Halse, Mallet, Seth, Hassett

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Where is the Aalseth family from?

You can see how Aalseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aalseth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Aalseth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Aalseth families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Aalseth's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Aalseth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aalseth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aalseth ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Aalseth ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Aalseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aalseth 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Aalseth. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 63 military records available for the last name Aalseth. For the veterans among your Aalseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aalseth lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Aalseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Aalseth in 1966 was 67, and 75 in 2003.

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