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Ingstad Family History

Ingstad 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: Ringstad, Rogstad, Onstad, Finstad, Hegstad, Enstad, Rongstad

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Where is the Ingstad family from?

You can see how Ingstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ingstad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ingstad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Ingstad families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ingstad's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ingstad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ingstad 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 Ingstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Locomotive Engineer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ingstad. 100% of Ingstad men worked as a Locomotive Engineer and 100% of Ingstad women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Locomotive Engineer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Ingstad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Ingstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ingstad 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Ingstad. 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 44 military records available for the last name Ingstad. For the veterans among your Ingstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ingstad lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Ingstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ingstad in 1966 was 71, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ingstad

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ingstad 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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