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Saustad Family History

Saustad 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: Gaustad, Austad, Saugstad, Balstad, Harstad, Ramstad, Hustad, Smestad

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Where is the Saustad family from?

You can see how Saustad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saustad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Saustad families living in Alaska. This was about 67% of all the recorded Saustad's in USA. Alaska had the highest population of Saustad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saustad 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 57 census records available for the last name Saustad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saustad 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Saustad. 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 6 military records available for the last name Saustad. For the veterans among your Saustad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saustad lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2001, in the United States, Saustad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Saustad in 1985 was 57, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saustad 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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