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Kolstedt Family History

Kolstedt 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, Ahlstedt, Holsted, Vollstedt, Holstein, Koster, Kolter

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Where is the Kolstedt family from?

You can see how Kolstedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolstedt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kolstedt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 36 Kolstedt families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kolstedt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kolstedt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolstedt 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 Kolstedt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kolstedt. 67% of Kolstedt women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • Operator
    34%

What Kolstedt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Kolstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolstedt 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Kolstedt. 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 15 military records available for the last name Kolstedt. For the veterans among your Kolstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolstedt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Kolstedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kolstedt in 1963 was 59, and 93 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kolstedt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolstedt 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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