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Shjegstad Family History

Shjegstad 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: Shelstad, Hegstad, Saugstad, Smestad, Skogstad, Fjerstad, Fjelstad

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Where is the Shjegstad family from?

You can see how Shjegstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shjegstad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shjegstad family living in North Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shjegstad's in USA. North Dakota and 1 other state had the highest population of Shjegstad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shjegstad 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 Shjegstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shjegstad. 60% of Shjegstad women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • House Work
    40%

What Shjegstad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Shjegstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shjegstad 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shjegstad. 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 3 military records available for the last name Shjegstad. For the veterans among your Shjegstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shjegstad lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Shjegstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Shjegstad in 1979 was 62, and 91 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shjegstad

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shjegstad 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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