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Gullstad Family History

Gullstad 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: Hillestad, Kolstad, Karlstad, Lystad, Hunstad, Balstad, Shelstad

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Where is the Gullstad family from?

You can see how Gullstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gullstad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gullstad family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Gullstad's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Gullstad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gullstad 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 33 census records available for the last name Gullstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gullstad 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Gullstad. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gullstad. For the veterans among your Gullstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gullstad lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Gullstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gullstad in 1968 was 77, and 77 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gullstad 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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