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Aanestad Family History

Aanestad 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: Hanstad, Gangestad, Manetta, Anstead, Karlstad, Onstad, Hunstad

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Where is the Aanestad family from?

You can see how Aanestad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aanestad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Aanestad families living in Minnesota. This was about 46% of all the recorded Aanestad's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Aanestad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aanestad 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 Aanestad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pastor and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aanestad. 100% of Aanestad men worked as a Pastor and 34% of Aanestad women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Pastor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Aanestad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Aanestad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aanestad 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Aanestad. 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 59 military records available for the last name Aanestad. For the veterans among your Aanestad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aanestad lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Aanestad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Aanestad in 1963 was 82, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aanestad

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aanestad 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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