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Johnstad Family History

Johnstad 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: Ohnstad, Johnston, Onstad, Jorstad, Johnsrud, Bjornstad, Jostad

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Where is the Johnstad family from?

You can see how Johnstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johnstad family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Johnstad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Johnstad families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Johnstad's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Johnstad families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Johnstad 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 Johnstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Johnstad. 38% of Johnstad 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
    38%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Seaman
    13%

What Johnstad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 673 census records available for the last name Johnstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johnstad 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 314 immigration records available for the last name Johnstad. 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 98 military records available for the last name Johnstad. For the veterans among your Johnstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Johnstad lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Johnstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Johnstad in 1958 was 40, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Johnstad

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Johnstad 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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