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Carlstead Family History

Carlstead 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: Halstead, Karlstad, Carlstedt, Walstead, Armstead, Anstead, Balstad

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Where is the Carlstead family from?

You can see how Carlstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carlstead family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Carlstead families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Carlstead families living in Missouri. This was about 88% of all the recorded Carlstead's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Carlstead families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carlstead 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 Carlstead ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Carlstead. 100% of Carlstead men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Carlstead family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Carlstead lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Carlstead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Carlstead in 1963 was 77, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carlstead

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carlstead 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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