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Vostad Family History

Vostad 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: Rostad, Mostad, Jostad, Kolstad, Lystad, Costa, Hofstad, Rogstad

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Where is the Vostad family from?

You can see how Vostad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vostad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vostad families living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Vostad's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Vostad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vostad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Vostad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vostad 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 Vostad. 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 38 military records available for the last name Vostad. For the veterans among your Vostad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vostad lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Vostad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Vostad in 1964 was 69, and 66 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vostad 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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