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Wenstad Family History

Wenstad 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: Enstad, Winstead, Onstad, Hunstad, Elstad, Finstad, Hegstad, Evenstad

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Where is the Wenstad family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wenstad. 50% of Wenstad 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%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farm Operator
    15%
  • Labor
    15%

What Wenstad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Wenstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenstad 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Wenstad. 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 18 military records available for the last name Wenstad. For the veterans among your Wenstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenstad lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wenstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wenstad in 1962 was 74, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wenstad

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenstad 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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