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Denstad Family History

Denstad 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: Enstad, Dunstan, Onstad, Hunstad, Elstad, Finstad, Hegstad, Evenstad

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Where is the Denstad family from?

You can see how Denstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denstad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Denstad families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Denstad's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Denstad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denstad 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 Denstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Denstad. 100% of Denstad 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%

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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Denstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denstad 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Denstad. 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 98 military records available for the last name Denstad. For the veterans among your Denstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denstad lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Denstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Denstad in 1974 was 86, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denstad 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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