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Werstad Family History

Werstad 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: Erstad, Harstad, Morstad, Jorstad, Borstad, Elstad, Hegstad, Barstad

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Where is the Werstad family from?

You can see how Werstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werstad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Werstad families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Werstad's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Werstad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werstad 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 13 census records available for the last name Werstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werstad 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Werstad. 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 2 military records available for the last name Werstad. For the veterans among your Werstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werstad lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werstad 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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