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Simstad Family History

Simstad 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: Ramstad, Smestad, Finstad, Homstad, Distad, Grimstad, Smead, Umstead

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Where is the Simstad family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simstad 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 Simstad ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Simstad ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Simstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simstad 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Simstad. 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 6 military records available for the last name Simstad. For the veterans among your Simstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simstad lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Simstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Simstad in 1965 was 59, and 55 in 2004.

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