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Webstad Family History

Webstad 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: Elstad, Hegstad, Erstad, Enstad, Reistad, Webster, Walstad, Restad

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Where is the Webstad family from?

You can see how Webstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Webstad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Webstad families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Webstad families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Webstad's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Webstad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Webstad 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 Webstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Webstad. 100% of Webstad 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
    100%

What Webstad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Webstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Webstad 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Webstad. 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 13 military records available for the last name Webstad. For the veterans among your Webstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Webstad lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Webstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Webstad in 1966 was 64, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Webstad 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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