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Bjostad Family History

Bjostad 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: Jostad, Balstad, Jorstad, Rostad, Borstad, Barstad, Brustad, Mostad

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Where is the Bjostad family from?

You can see how Bjostad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bjostad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bjostad family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bjostad's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Bjostad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bjostad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Bjostad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjostad 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Bjostad. 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 44 military records available for the last name Bjostad. For the veterans among your Bjostad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bjostad lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Bjostad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bjostad in 1973 was 80, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bjostad

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bjostad 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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