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Ettestad Family History

Ettestad Surname 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: Ellestad, Testa, Hatlestad, Smestad, Elstad, Engelstad, Evenstad

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Where is the Ettestad family from?

You can see how Ettestad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ettestad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ettestad family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Ettestad's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Ettestad families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Ettestad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ettestad 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Ettestad. 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 23 military records available for the last name Ettestad. For the veterans among your Ettestad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ettestad lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Ettestad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ettestad in 1978 was 60, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ettestad ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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