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Unstad Family History

Unstad 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: Onstad, Hunstad, Enstad, Dunstan, Umstead, Anstead, Lystad, Austad

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Where is the Unstad family from?

You can see how Unstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unstad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Unstad families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Unstad family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Unstad's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Unstad families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Unstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unstad 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Unstad. 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 9 military records available for the last name Unstad. For the veterans among your Unstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Unstad lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Unstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Unstad in 1974 was 65, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Unstad 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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