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Wamstad Family History

Wamstad 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: Ramstad, Walstad, Balstad, Gaustad, Harstad, Austad, Barstad, Falstad

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Where is the Wamstad family from?

You can see how Wamstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wamstad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wamstad families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Wamstad's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wamstad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wamstad 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 Wamstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wamstad. 100% of Wamstad 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
    100%

What Wamstad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Wamstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wamstad 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Wamstad. 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 22 military records available for the last name Wamstad. For the veterans among your Wamstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wamstad lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Wamstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wamstad in 1966 was 73, and 92 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wamstad 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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