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Homstad Name Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from a farmstead in Trøndelag named Homstad probably from the Old Norse personal name Hámundr or Hamarr + stathir ‘farmstead dwelling’.

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


Similar surnames: Holstad, Hofstad, Morstad, Ramstad, Hunstad, Rogstad, Rolstad

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Where is the Homstad family from?

You can see how Homstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Homstad family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Homstad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Homstad families living in Essex. This was about 43% of all the recorded Homstad's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Homstad families in 1891.
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What did your Homstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Homstad. 50% of Homstad men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Homstad women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 840 census records available for the last name Homstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Homstad 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Homstad. 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 150 military records available for the last name Homstad. For the veterans among your Homstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Homstad lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Homstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Homstad in 1964 was 76, and 83 in 2003.

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