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Gulstad Family History

Gulstad 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: Kolstad, Hunstad, Balstad, Gaustad, Molstad, Austad, Rolstad, Hustad

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Where is the Gulstad family from?

You can see how Gulstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gulstad family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gulstad families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 6 Gulstad families living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Gulstad's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Gulstad families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gulstad 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 Gulstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gulstad. 100% of Gulstad 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
    100%

What Gulstad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Gulstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gulstad 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Gulstad. 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 33 military records available for the last name Gulstad. For the veterans among your Gulstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gulstad lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Gulstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gulstad in 1966 was 69, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gulstad 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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