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Borstad Family History

Borstad Surname Meaning

Norwegian (mainly Børstad): habitational name from various farms named Børstad or Borstad from the Old Norse personal names Byrgir or Borgar.

It may also derive from the Old Norse borg, meaning ‘fortification stronghold’, combined with stathr, meaning ‘farmstead dwelling’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Borstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borstad family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Borstad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Borstad families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Borstad's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Borstad families in 1911.
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What did your Borstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmers Son was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Borstad. 100% of Borstad men worked as a Farmers Son.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmers Son
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Borstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borstad 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 470 immigration records available for the last name Borstad. 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 146 military records available for the last name Borstad. For the veterans among your Borstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borstad lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Borstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Borstad in 1960 was 77, and 89 in 2003.

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