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Jarstad Family History

Jarstad 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, Jorstad, Barstad, Farstad, Karlstad, Balstad, Gaustad

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Where is the Jarstad family from?

You can see how Jarstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarstad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jarstad families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Jarstad families living in Wisconsin. This was about 60% of all the recorded Jarstad's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Jarstad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jarstad 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 Jarstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jarstad. 71% of Jarstad men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Jarstad women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jarstad were Carpenter and Farm Laborer.

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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
    71%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

What Jarstad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 511 census records available for the last name Jarstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarstad 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Jarstad. 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 70 military records available for the last name Jarstad. For the veterans among your Jarstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarstad lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Jarstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Jarstad in 1967 was 42, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jarstad 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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