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Alasta Family History

Alasta 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: Laska, Last, Arata, Kalista, Salata, Anastas, Savasta, Lata, Lastra

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Where is the Alasta family from?

You can see how Alasta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alasta family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Alasta families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Alasta family living in Florida Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Alasta's in USA. Florida Territory had the highest population of Alasta families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alasta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Alasta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alasta 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Alasta. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Alasta. For the veterans among your Alasta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alasta lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alasta 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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