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Kambestad Family History

Kambestad 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: Kallestad, Karlstad, Ramstad, Hatlestad, Smestad, Kammeraad, Gambetta

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Where is the Kambestad family from?

You can see how Kambestad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kambestad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kambestad families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Kambestad families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Kambestad's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kambestad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kambestad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Kambestad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Kambestad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kambestad 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Kambestad. 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 41 military records available for the last name Kambestad. For the veterans among your Kambestad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kambestad lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kambestad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kambestad in 1966 was 41, and 78 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kambestad 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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