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Synstad Family History

Synstad 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: Lystad, Onstad, Hunstad, Smestad, Finstad, Enstad, Hanstad, Ohnstad

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Where is the Synstad family from?

You can see how Synstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Synstad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Synstad family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Synstad's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Synstad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Synstad 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 Synstad ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Hand
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Synstad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Synstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Synstad 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Synstad. 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 73 military records available for the last name Synstad. For the veterans among your Synstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Synstad lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Synstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Synstad in 1966 was 82, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Synstad 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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