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Kierstead Family History

Kierstead Surname Meaning

Americanized form of the Norwegian surname Kjærstad a habitational name from Kjærstad Vestby.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kierstead family from?

You can see how Kierstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kierstead family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kierstead families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Kierstead families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kierstead's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kierstead families in 1891.
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What did your Kierstead ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kierstead. 33% of Kierstead men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Kierstead women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kierstead were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Teacher
    9%

What Kierstead family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Kierstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kierstead 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 844 immigration records available for the last name Kierstead. 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 797 military records available for the last name Kierstead. For the veterans among your Kierstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kierstead lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Kierstead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kierstead in 1952 was 81, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kierstead 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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