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Gedstad Family History

Gedstad 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: Gaustad, Elstad, Hegstad, Erstad, Enstad, Reistad, Restad, Geist

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Where is the Gedstad family from?

You can see how Gedstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gedstad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gedstad families living in South Dakota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gedstad's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Gedstad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gedstad 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 Gedstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gedstad. 60% of Gedstad 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farming
    40%

What Gedstad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Gedstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gedstad 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Gedstad. 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 47 military records available for the last name Gedstad. For the veterans among your Gedstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gedstad lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gedstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gedstad in 1962 was 76, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gedstad 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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