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Hamstad Family History

Hamstad 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: Harstad, Ramstad, Homstad, Hanstad, Halstead, Hofstad, Hunstad

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Where is the Hamstad family from?

You can see how Hamstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamstad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hamstad families living in North Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hamstad's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Hamstad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamstad 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 170 census records available for the last name Hamstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamstad 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Hamstad. 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 14 military records available for the last name Hamstad. For the veterans among your Hamstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamstad lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Hamstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Hamstad in 1963 was 75, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamstad 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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