Origins of the Alstead surname
About the Alsteads
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Interesting facts about Alstead
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Alstead surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
Who were Alsteads most likely to marry?
Schessers
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What are the most common Alstead first names?
William
John
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Alsteads
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Alsteads in 1921
Cotton Weaver
15
Cotton Winder
9
Cotton Reeler
5
Charwoman
4
House Keeper
4
Common male occupations for Alsteads in 1921
Cotton Weaver
10
Cotton Spinner
5
Blacksmith
4
Gamekeeper
4
Joiner
4
