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Folstad Family History

Folstad Name Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from a farmstead in Trøndelag so named from the river name Folla ‘the wide’ + stad ‘farmstead dwelling’.

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


Similar surnames: Falstad, Kolstad, Rolstad, Olstad, Holstad, Molstad, Bolstad, Hofstad

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Where is the Folstad family from?

You can see how Folstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folstad family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Folstad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Folstad families living in Northwest Territories. This was 100% of all the recorded Folstad's in Canada. Northwest Territories had the highest population of Folstad families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folstad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Folstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Folstad. 36% of Folstad 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
    36%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Attendant
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
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What Folstad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 949 census records available for the last name Folstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folstad 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Folstad. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 121 military records available for the last name Folstad. For the veterans among your Folstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folstad lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Folstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Folstad in 1963 was 73, and 90 in 2003.

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