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Wolstead Family History

Wolstead 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: Holstead, Walstead, Halstead, Winstead, Kolstad, Molstad, Rolstad

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Where is the Wolstead family from?

You can see how Wolstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolstead family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wolstead family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolstead's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wolstead families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolstead 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 62 census records available for the last name Wolstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolstead 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Wolstead. 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 10 military records available for the last name Wolstead. For the veterans among your Wolstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolstead lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Wolstead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wolstead in 1963 was 78, and 77 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolstead 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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