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Rostad Family History

Rostad Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of over ten farmsteads so named from the Old Norse personal name Hróarr (see Rogstad) + stathir ‘farmstead dwelling’. This surname is also found in Sweden.

Norwegian (Røstad): variant of Rustad.

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


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Where is the Rostad family from?

You can see how Rostad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rostad family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rostad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 23 Rostad families living in Wisconsin. This was about 68% of all the recorded Rostad's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Rostad families in 1880.
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What did your Rostad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rostad. 38% of Rostad men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Rostad women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rostad were Carpenter and Cook.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Cook
    20%

What Rostad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rostad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rostad 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rostad. 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 317 military records available for the last name Rostad. For the veterans among your Rostad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rostad lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rostad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rostad in 1962 was 83, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rostad 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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