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Sigstad Family History

Sigstad Name 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: Rogstad, Saugstad, Smestad, Finstad, Hegstad, Ringstad, Skogstad

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Where is the Sigstad family from?

You can see how Sigstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sigstad family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sigstad families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 21 Sigstad families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Sigstad's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Sigstad families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sigstad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sigstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sigstad. 60% of Sigstad 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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 441 census records available for the last name Sigstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sigstad 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Sigstad. 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 34 military records available for the last name Sigstad. For the veterans among your Sigstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sigstad lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sigstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sigstad in 1963 was 75, and 63 in 2004.

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