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Rogstad Family History

Rogstad Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads named Rogstad, Rokstad, or Rostad, from a personal name (for example Old Norse Hrólfr, a compound of hrótholfr ‘fame’ ‘honor’ + ulfr ‘wolf’ or Hróarr, of which the second element is -arr ‘spear’) + stathir ‘farmstead dwelling’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rogstad family from?

You can see how Rogstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rogstad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rogstad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Rogstad family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Rogstad's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Rogstad families in 1880.
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What did your Rogstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rogstad. 40% of Rogstad men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Rogstad women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rogstad were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Secretary
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rogstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rogstad 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 416 immigration records available for the last name Rogstad. 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 388 military records available for the last name Rogstad. For the veterans among your Rogstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rogstad lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Rogstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rogstad in 1953 was 50, and 78 in 2004.

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