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Sumstad Family History

Sumstad 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: Umstead, Hunstad, Austad, Ramstad, Hustad, Saugstad, Smestad, Rustad

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Where is the Sumstad family from?

You can see how Sumstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sumstad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sumstad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Sumstad families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sumstad's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sumstad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sumstad 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 Sumstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sumstad. 45% of Sumstad 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
    45%
  • Fisherman
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%

What Sumstad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Sumstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sumstad 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Sumstad. 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 49 military records available for the last name Sumstad. For the veterans among your Sumstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sumstad lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Sumstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sumstad in 1967 was 48, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sumstad

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sumstad 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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