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Evenstad Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of the five farmsteads so named from a personal name (Old Norse personal name Eyvindr; see Evensen).

This name is derived from the combination of a personal name and a term for a dwelling.

The personal name involved is Eyvindr, which has its roots in Old Norse.

The suffix stad comes from Old Norse stathr, meaning ‘farmstead dwelling’.

Overall, this reflects a connection to the geographical and familial origins of the bearers of the name.

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


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Where is the Evenstad family from?

You can see how Evenstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evenstad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Evenstad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Evenstad families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Evenstad's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Evenstad families in 1880.
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What did your Evenstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Evenstad. 55% of Evenstad men worked as a 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
    55%
  • Carpenter
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%

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Census Records

There are 533 census records available for the last name Evenstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evenstad 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Evenstad. 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 67 military records available for the last name Evenstad. For the veterans among your Evenstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evenstad lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Evenstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Evenstad in 1962 was 74, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Evenstad 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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