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Furstad Family History

Furstad 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: Farstad, Hunstad, Harstad, Morstad, Austad, Jorstad, Hustad, Borstad

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Where is the Furstad family from?

You can see how Furstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furstad family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Furstad families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Furstad's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Furstad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furstad 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 17 census records available for the last name Furstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furstad 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Furstad. 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 4 military records available for the last name Furstad. For the veterans among your Furstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furstad lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1989, in the United States, Furstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Furstad in 1970 was 72, and 77 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furstad 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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