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Wolsted Family History

Wolsted 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: Holsted, Kolstad, Molstad, Rolstad, Olstad, Holstad, Polster, Holster

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Where is the Wolsted family from?

You can see how Wolsted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolsted family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolsted families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wolsted families living in Wisconsin. This was about 78% of all the recorded Wolsted's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wolsted families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolsted 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 Wolsted ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wolsted. 60% of Wolsted men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wolsted women worked as a Housework.

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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
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Wolsted family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Wolsted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolsted 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Wolsted. 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 34 military records available for the last name Wolsted. For the veterans among your Wolsted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolsted lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wolsted life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wolsted in 1963 was 82, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wolsted

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolsted 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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