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Belstad Family History

Belstad 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: Balstad, Elstad, Bolstad, Kolstad, Shelstad, Molstad, Rolstad, Olstad

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Where is the Belstad family from?

You can see how Belstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belstad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Belstad family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Belstad's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Belstad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belstad 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 Belstad ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Belstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belstad 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Belstad. 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 5 military records available for the last name Belstad. For the veterans among your Belstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belstad lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Belstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Belstad in 1969 was 90, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belstad 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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