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Haanstad Family History

Haanstad 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: Haarstad, Hanstad, Hunstad, Harstad, Branstad, Haugstad, Halstead

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Where is the Haanstad family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haanstad 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 Haanstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Haanstad. 100% of Haanstad women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Haanstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haanstad 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Haanstad. 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 21 military records available for the last name Haanstad. For the veterans among your Haanstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haanstad lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Haanstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Haanstad in 1965 was 83, and 75 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haanstad 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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