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Kogstad Family History

Kogstad 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, Rogstad, Krogstad, Skogstad, Hofstad, Onstad, Molstad

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Where is the Kogstad family from?

You can see how Kogstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kogstad family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Kogstad family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Kogstad's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kogstad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kogstad 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 84 census records available for the last name Kogstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kogstad 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Kogstad. 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 22 military records available for the last name Kogstad. For the veterans among your Kogstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kogstad lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Kogstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kogstad in 1972 was 77, and 34 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kogstad 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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