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Sailstad Family History

Sailstad 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: Karlstad, Balstad, Shelstad, Saugstad, Falstad, Alstad, Walstad

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Where is the Sailstad family from?

You can see how Sailstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sailstad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sailstad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Sailstad family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Sailstad's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Sailstad families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Sailstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sailstad 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Sailstad. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sailstad. For the veterans among your Sailstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sailstad lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Sailstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sailstad in 1968 was 64, and 83 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sailstad 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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