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Farstvedt Family History

Farstvedt 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: Carlstedt, Farstad, Forster, Harstad, Hartnett, Barstad, Bastedo

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Where is the Farstvedt family from?

You can see how Farstvedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farstvedt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Farstvedt families living in Washington. This was about 50% of all the recorded Farstvedt's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Farstvedt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farstvedt 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 Farstvedt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Farstvedt. 50% of Farstvedt 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
    50%
  • General Painter
    50%

What Farstvedt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Farstvedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farstvedt 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Farstvedt. 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 35 military records available for the last name Farstvedt. For the veterans among your Farstvedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farstvedt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Farstvedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Farstvedt in 1965 was 87, and 77 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Farstvedt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farstvedt 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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