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Glestad Family History

Glestad 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: Lystad, Gaustad, Olstad, Smestad, Elstad, Ulvestad, Ellestad, Alstad

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Where is the Glestad family from?

You can see how Glestad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glestad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Glestad families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Glestad's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Glestad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glestad 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 82 census records available for the last name Glestad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glestad 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Glestad. 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 2 military records available for the last name Glestad. For the veterans among your Glestad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glestad lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1982, in the United States, Glestad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Glestad in 1967 was 89, and 74 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glestad 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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