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Ogstad Family History

Ogstad 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: Rogstad, Onstad, Olstad, Kolstad, Lystad, Hofstad, Ogata, Molstad

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Where is the Ogstad family from?

You can see how Ogstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ogstad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ogstad families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Ogstad families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Ogstad's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Ogstad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ogstad 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 Ogstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ogstad. 100% of Ogstad men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Ogstad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Ogstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ogstad 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Ogstad. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ogstad. For the veterans among your Ogstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ogstad lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Ogstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Ogstad in 1968 was 89, and 88 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ogstad 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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