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Kvistad Family History

Kvistad Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from farmsteads in Ørsta and Inderøy called Kvistad.

The first element is of unexplained etymology.

The second is from Old Norse stathir, plural of stathr ‘farmstead dwelling’.

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


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Where is the Kvistad family from?

You can see how Kvistad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kvistad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Kvistad families living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kvistad's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kvistad families in 1920.
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What did your Kvistad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kvistad. 55% of Kvistad 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
    55%
  • Farm Laborer
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%

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Census Records

There are 351 census records available for the last name Kvistad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kvistad 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Kvistad. 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 115 military records available for the last name Kvistad. For the veterans among your Kvistad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kvistad lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kvistad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Kvistad in 1958 was 52, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kvistad 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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