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Sustad Family History

Sustad 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: Austad, Hustad, Rustad, Mustard, Susan, Sultan, Lystad, Onstad

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Where is the Sustad family from?

You can see how Sustad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sustad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sustad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Sustad families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sustad's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sustad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sustad 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 Sustad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sustad. 60% of Sustad men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%

What Sustad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Sustad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sustad 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Sustad. 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 131 military records available for the last name Sustad. For the veterans among your Sustad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sustad lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sustad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sustad in 1965 was 79, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sustad

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sustad 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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