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Blegstad Family History

Blegstad 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: Hegstad, Lystad, Rogstad, Balstad, Shelstad, Trygstad, Olstad

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Where is the Blegstad family from?

You can see how Blegstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blegstad family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Blegstad family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Blegstad's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Blegstad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blegstad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Blegstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Usher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blegstad. 100% of Blegstad women worked as an Usher.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Usher
    100%

What Blegstad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Blegstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blegstad 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 Blegstad. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Blegstad. For the veterans among your Blegstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blegstad lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Blegstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Blegstad in 1973 was 95, and 57 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blegstad 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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