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Emstad Family History

Emstad 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: Elstad, Erstad, Enstad, Umstead, Lystad, Onstad, Austad, Ramstad

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Where is the Emstad family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emstad 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 Emstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Emstad. 50% of Emstad men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Emstad women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    50%
  • Brick Layer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Emstad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Emstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emstad 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 Emstad. 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 27 military records available for the last name Emstad. For the veterans among your Emstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emstad lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2001, in the United States, Emstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Emstad in 1944 was 30, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emstad 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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