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Holstad Name Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads named Holstad from Hol- (probably derived from a personal name such as Old Norse Hávarthr Ólafr) + -stad from stathir ‘farmstead dwelling’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Molstad, Olstad, Homstad, Hofstad, Rolstad, Kolstad, Bolstad, Folstad

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Where is the Holstad family from?

You can see how Holstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holstad family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Holstad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Holstad family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Holstad's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Holstad families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holstad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Holstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holstad. 31% of Holstad men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Holstad women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holstad were Farm Operator and Servant. .

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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
    31%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farm Operator
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Servant
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Holstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holstad 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 501 immigration records available for the last name Holstad. 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 216 military records available for the last name Holstad. For the veterans among your Holstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holstad lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Holstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Holstad in 1955 was 55, and 76 in 2004.

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