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Farestad Family History

Farestad 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: Farstad, Karlstad, Harstad, Barstad, Falstad, Frostad, Foresta

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Where is the Farestad family from?

You can see how Farestad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farestad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Farestad family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Farestad's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Farestad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farestad 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 23 census records available for the last name Farestad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farestad 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Farestad. 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 10 military records available for the last name Farestad. For the veterans among your Farestad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farestad lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Farestad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Farestad in 1963 was 78, and 2 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farestad 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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