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Jolstad Family History

Jolstad 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: Kolstad, Molstad, Rolstad, Jorstad, Olstad, Holstad, Bolstad, Folstad

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Where is the Jolstad family from?

You can see how Jolstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jolstad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jolstad family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Jolstad's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Jolstad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jolstad 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 Jolstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jolstad. 34% of Jolstad men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Jolstad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Jolstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jolstad 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Jolstad. 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 14 military records available for the last name Jolstad. For the veterans among your Jolstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jolstad lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Jolstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Jolstad in 1968 was 84, and 90 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jolstad

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jolstad 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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