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Allston Name Meaning

English: variant of Alston .

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


Similar surnames: Allton, Alliston, Alston, Allmon, Allsop, Alison, Auston, Coulston

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Where is the Allston family from?

You can see how Allston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Allston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Allston families living in South Carolina. This was about 40% of all the recorded Allston's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Allston families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Allston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Allston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Allston. 38% of Allston men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Allston women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Allston were Porter and Housewife. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Porter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    22%
  • Laundress
    18%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 402 immigration records available for the last name Allston. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Allston. For the veterans among your Allston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allston lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Allston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Allston in 1955 was 28, and 81 in 2004.

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