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Rastad Family History

Rastad 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: Ramstad, Rostad, Rustad, Tastad, Restad, Prasad, Ranta, Rashid

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Where is the Rastad family from?

You can see how Rastad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rastad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rastad families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Rastad families living in Wisconsin. This was about 54% of all the recorded Rastad's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Rastad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rastad 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 289 census records available for the last name Rastad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rastad 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Rastad. 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 21 military records available for the last name Rastad. For the veterans among your Rastad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rastad lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Rastad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rastad in 1963 was 79, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rastad 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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