Jolstad Family History

Jolstad 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: Kolstad, Molstad, Rolstad, Jorstad, Olstad, Holstad, Bolstad, Folstad, Jostad, Hofstad

561	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
14	Military Records
40	Immigration Records
135	Census and Voter Lists
256	Member Trees

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Where is the Jolstad family from?

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

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

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jolstad.

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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.

Carpenter

34%

Truck driver

34%

Laborer

34%

What Jolstad family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 135 census records available for the last name Jolstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jolstad census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 40 immigration records available for the last name Jolstad. 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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Military Records

There are 14 military records available for the last name Jolstad. For the veterans among your Jolstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jolstad lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Jolstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Jolstad in 1968 was 84, and 90 in 2000.

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Jolstad Surname Meaning

Where is the Jolstad family from?

What did your Jolstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jolstad.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Carpenter

34%

Truck driver

34%

Laborer

34%

What Jolstad family records will you find?

What is the average Jolstad lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Jolstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Jolstad in 1968 was 84, and 90 in 2000.

Jolstad Family History

Jolstad Surname Meaning

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What is the average Jolstad lifespan?

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Jolstad Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Jolstad

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Where is the Jolstad family from?

What did your Jolstad ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Jolstad family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Jolstad family history

What is the average Jolstad lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Jolstad family tree

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