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Sylstad Family History

Sylstad 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: Kolstad, Lystad, Balstad, Shelstad, Molstad, Rolstad, Olstad, Smestad

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Where is the Sylstad family from?

You can see how Sylstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sylstad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sylstad families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sylstad's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Sylstad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sylstad 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 Sylstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sylstad. 50% of Sylstad men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

What Sylstad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Sylstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sylstad 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Sylstad. 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 46 military records available for the last name Sylstad. For the veterans among your Sylstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sylstad lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Sylstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sylstad in 1964 was 69, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sylstad 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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