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Smorstad Family History

Smorstad 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: Morstad, Molstad, Jorstad, Borstad, Smestad, Mostad, Thorstad

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Where is the Smorstad family from?

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

There are 107 census records available for the last name Smorstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smorstad 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Smorstad. 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 29 military records available for the last name Smorstad. For the veterans among your Smorstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smorstad lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Smorstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Smorstad in 1967 was 77, and 100 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smorstad 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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