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Kolsted Family History

Kolsted 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, Holsted, Koster, Kolter, Kosten, Molstad, Rolstad, Olstad

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Where is the Kolsted family from?

You can see how Kolsted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolsted family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kolsted families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Kolsted families living in Minnesota. This was about 90% of all the recorded Kolsted's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kolsted families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolsted surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Kolsted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolsted 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Kolsted. 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 8 military records available for the last name Kolsted. For the veterans among your Kolsted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolsted lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Kolsted life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Kolsted in 1967 was 69, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kolsted

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolsted 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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