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Donstad Family History

Donstad 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: Onstad, Dunstan, Kolstad, Hofstad, Rogstad, Hunstad, Molstad, Morstad

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Where is the Donstad family from?

You can see how Donstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donstad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Donstad families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Donstad families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Donstad's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Donstad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donstad 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 66 census records available for the last name Donstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donstad 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Donstad. 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 75 military records available for the last name Donstad. For the veterans among your Donstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donstad lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Donstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Donstad in 1959 was 50, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donstad 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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