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Carlstad Family History

Carlstad 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: Karlstad, Balstad, Harstad, Barstad, Falstad, Alstad, Walstad

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Where is the Carlstad family from?

You can see how Carlstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carlstad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Carlstad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Carlstad family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Carlstad's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Carlstad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carlstad 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 Carlstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Carlstad. 58% of Carlstad men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Carlstad women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Carlstad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Carlstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carlstad 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Carlstad. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Carlstad. For the veterans among your Carlstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carlstad lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Carlstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Carlstad in 1963 was 77, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carlstad

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carlstad 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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