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Sjulstad Family History

Sjulstad 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: Shelstad, Saugstad, Fjelstad, Kolstad, Karlstad, Sultan, Hunstad

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Where is the Sjulstad family from?

You can see how Sjulstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sjulstad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sjulstad families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Sjulstad's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Sjulstad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sjulstad 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 Sjulstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sjulstad. 43% of Sjulstad men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Sjulstad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Sjulstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sjulstad 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Sjulstad. 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 42 military records available for the last name Sjulstad. For the veterans among your Sjulstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sjulstad lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Sjulstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Sjulstad in 1970 was 75, and 76 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sjulstad 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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