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Kaarstad Family History

Kaarstad 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: Haarstad, Karlstad, Harstad, Barstad, Farstad, Kalista, Kolstad

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Kaarstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaarstad 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Kaarstad. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Kaarstad. For the veterans among your Kaarstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaarstad lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Kaarstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kaarstad in 1972 was 70, and 86 in 1997.

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