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Nafstad Family History

Nafstad 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: Hofstad, Balstad, Gaustad, Harstad, Austad, Ramstad, Barstad, Falstad

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Where is the Nafstad family from?

You can see how Nafstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nafstad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nafstad family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Nafstad's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Nafstad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nafstad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Nafstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nafstad 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Nafstad. 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 18 military records available for the last name Nafstad. For the veterans among your Nafstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nafstad lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Nafstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nafstad in 1967 was 88, and 99 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nafstad 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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