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Tystad Family History

Tystad 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, Tastad, Testa, Onstad, Austad, Rostad, Trygstad, Hustad

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Where is the Tystad family from?

You can see how Tystad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tystad family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tystad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Tystad families living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Tystad's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Tystad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tystad 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 Tystad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tystad. 50% of Tystad men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Tystad women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tystad were Laborer and Teacher.

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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%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Tystad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Tystad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tystad 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Tystad. 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 39 military records available for the last name Tystad. For the veterans among your Tystad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tystad lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Tystad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Tystad in 1969 was 76, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tystad 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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