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Newstad Family History

Newstad 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: Newstead, Elstad, Neustadt, Hegstad, Erstad, Nesta, Enstad, Reistad

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Where is the Newstad family from?

You can see how Newstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newstad family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Newstad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Newstad families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Newstad's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Newstad families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Newstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newstad 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Newstad. 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 19 military records available for the last name Newstad. For the veterans among your Newstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newstad lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Newstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Newstad in 1972 was 91, and 75 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newstad 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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