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Rekstad Family History

Rekstad 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: Reistad, Restad, Rogstad, Ramstad, Rolstad, Rostad, Elstad, Hegstad

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Where is the Rekstad family from?

You can see how Rekstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rekstad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rekstad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Rekstad families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rekstad's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Rekstad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rekstad 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 Rekstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rekstad. 58% of Rekstad 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
    58%
  • Carpenter
    29%
  • Laborer
    15%

What Rekstad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Rekstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rekstad 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Rekstad. 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 49 military records available for the last name Rekstad. For the veterans among your Rekstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rekstad lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rekstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rekstad in 1962 was 72, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rekstad 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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