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Gramstad Family History

Gramstad 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: Ramstad, Grimstad, Gaustad, Skramstad, Grimstead, Branstad, Prasad

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Where is the Gramstad family from?

You can see how Gramstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gramstad family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gramstad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Gramstad families living in Bedfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gramstad's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Gramstad families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gramstad 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 Gramstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gramstad. 58% of Gramstad 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
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

What Gramstad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 437 census records available for the last name Gramstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gramstad 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Gramstad. 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 85 military records available for the last name Gramstad. For the veterans among your Gramstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gramstad lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gramstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gramstad in 1965 was 66, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gramstad

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gramstad 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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