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Aanstad Family History

Aanstad 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: Hanstad, Anstead, Onstad, Hunstad, Balstad, Gaustad, Harstad, Austad

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Where is the Aanstad family from?

You can see how Aanstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aanstad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Aanstad families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Aanstad families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Aanstad's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Aanstad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aanstad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aanstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Aanstad. 100% of Aanstad 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 Aanstad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Aanstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aanstad 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Aanstad. 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 50 military records available for the last name Aanstad. For the veterans among your Aanstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aanstad lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Aanstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Aanstad in 1962 was 77, and 91 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aanstad 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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