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Alstein Family History

Alstein 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: Alsteen, Stein, Austin, Alston, Holstein, Adelstein, Waldstein, Alten

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Where is the Alstein family from?

You can see how Alstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alstein family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Alstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Alstein families living in Kansas. This was about 57% of all the recorded Alstein's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Alstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Alstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alstein. 100% of Alstein men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Alstein women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 591 census records available for the last name Alstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alstein 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Alstein. 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 46 military records available for the last name Alstein. For the veterans among your Alstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alstein lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Alstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Alstein in 1971 was 80, and 54 in 2001.

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