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Alstad Family History

Alstad Name Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of ten or so farms most in Trondelag named Alstad from a personal name + Old Norse stathr ‘farmstead dwelling’.

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


Similar surnames: Olstad, Balstad, Elstad, Austad, Falstad, Walstad, Rolstad, Erstad

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Where is the Alstad family from?

You can see how Alstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alstad family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Alstad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Alstad families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 57% of all the recorded Alstad's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Alstad families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alstad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Alstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Alstad. 67% of Alstad men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Farmers Son
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Alstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alstad 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 797 immigration records available for the last name Alstad. 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 164 military records available for the last name Alstad. For the veterans among your Alstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alstad lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Alstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Alstad in 1962 was 81, and 63 in 2004.

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