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Erstad Family History

Erstad Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of ten farmsteads so named from the Old Norse personal name Eiríkr or Erpr+

stad (from Old Norse stathr ‘farmstead dwelling’).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Erstad family from?

You can see how Erstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erstad family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Erstad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Erstad families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Erstad's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Erstad families in 1891.
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What did your Erstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erstad. 44% of Erstad men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Erstad women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Erstad were Carpenter Helper and Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Manager
    14%
  • Carpenter Helper
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Erstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erstad 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 789 immigration records available for the last name Erstad. 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 189 military records available for the last name Erstad. For the veterans among your Erstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erstad lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Erstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Erstad in 1963 was 69, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erstad 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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