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Halstad Family History

Halstad 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: Halstead, Balstad, Harstad, Holstad, Falstad, Alstad, Walstad

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Where is the Halstad family from?

You can see how Halstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halstad family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Halstad families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Halstad families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Halstad's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Halstad families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halstad 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 Halstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Halstad. 100% of Halstad women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Halstad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Halstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halstad 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Halstad. 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 142 military records available for the last name Halstad. For the veterans among your Halstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halstad lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Halstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Halstad in 1964 was 76, and 54 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Halstad

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halstad 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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