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Keirstead Name Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Kjærstad see Kierstead .

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


Similar surnames: Kierstead, Beckstead, Walstead, Keister, Heister, Karstens, Kolstad

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Where is the Keirstead family from?

You can see how Keirstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keirstead family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Keirstead families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 120 Keirstead families living in New Brunswick. This was about 94% of all the recorded Keirstead's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Keirstead families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keirstead surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Keirstead ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Keirstead. 63% of Keirstead men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Keirstead women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Labourer
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Keirstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keirstead 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 569 immigration records available for the last name Keirstead. 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 431 military records available for the last name Keirstead. For the veterans among your Keirstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keirstead lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Keirstead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Keirstead in 1960 was 34, and 68 in 2004.

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