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Famstead Family History

Famstead 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: Halstead, Umstead, Anstead, Ramstad, Falstad, Bumstead, Olmstead

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Where is the Famstead family from?

You can see how Famstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Famstead family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Famstead families living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Famstead's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Famstead families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Famstead 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 9 census records available for the last name Famstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Famstead 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Famstead. 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 1 military records available for the last name Famstead. For the veterans among your Famstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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