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Anstad Family History

Anstad 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: Anstead, Onstad, Austad, Enstad, Alstad, Ansted, Hanstad, Lystad

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Where is the Anstad family from?

You can see how Anstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anstad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Anstad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Anstad families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Anstad's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Anstad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anstad 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 163 census records available for the last name Anstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anstad 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Anstad. 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 24 military records available for the last name Anstad. For the veterans among your Anstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anstad lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1984, in the United States, Anstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Anstad in 1968 was 85, and 80 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anstad 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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