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Gigstad Family History

Gigstad 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: Rogstad, Gaustad, Finstad, Hegstad, Ringstad, Distad, Grimstad

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Where is the Gigstad family from?

You can see how Gigstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gigstad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gigstad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Gigstad families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Gigstad's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gigstad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gigstad 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 Gigstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gigstad. 80% of Gigstad 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
    80%
  • Painter
    20%

What Gigstad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 847 census records available for the last name Gigstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gigstad 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Gigstad. 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 92 military records available for the last name Gigstad. For the veterans among your Gigstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gigstad lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Gigstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gigstad in 1958 was 56, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gigstad

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gigstad 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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