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Maurstad Family History

Maurstad 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: Gaustad, Harstad, Morstad, Austad, Saugstad, Barstad, Haarstad

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Where is the Maurstad family from?

You can see how Maurstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maurstad family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Maurstad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Maurstad family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Maurstad's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Maurstad families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maurstad 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 Maurstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Truck Driver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maurstad. 50% of Maurstad men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Maurstad women worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Maurstad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Maurstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maurstad 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Maurstad. 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 106 military records available for the last name Maurstad. For the veterans among your Maurstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maurstad lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Maurstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Maurstad in 1964 was 66, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maurstad

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maurstad 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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