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Salstad Family History

Salstad 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: Balstad, Falstad, Alstad, Walstad, Halstead, Kolstad, Salata

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Where is the Salstad family from?

You can see how Salstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salstad family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Salstad families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Salstad's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Salstad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salstad 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 54 census records available for the last name Salstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salstad 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Salstad. 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 1 military records available for the last name Salstad. For the veterans among your Salstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salstad lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Salstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Salstad in 1965 was 60, and 93 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salstad 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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