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Sjostedt Family History

Sjostedt 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: Sandstedt, Ahlstedt, Mostert, Szostek, Sjostrom, Josten, Jostes

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Where is the Sjostedt family from?

You can see how Sjostedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sjostedt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Sjostedt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sjostedt family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sjostedt's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sjostedt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sjostedt 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 Sjostedt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sjostedt. 40% of Sjostedt men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sjostedt women worked as a Typist.

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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
    34%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Dentist
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

What Sjostedt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 709 census records available for the last name Sjostedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sjostedt 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 Sjostedt. 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 158 military records available for the last name Sjostedt. For the veterans among your Sjostedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sjostedt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sjostedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sjostedt in 1964 was 77, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sjostedt 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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