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Ellstad Family History

Ellstad 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: Elstad, Ellestad, Kolstad, Lystad, Balstad, Molstad, Rolstad, Olstad

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Where is the Ellstad family from?

You can see how Ellstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellstad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ellstad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ellstad family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Ellstad's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Ellstad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellstad 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 73 census records available for the last name Ellstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellstad 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Ellstad. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ellstad. For the veterans among your Ellstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellstad lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Ellstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Ellstad in 1966 was 84, and 45 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellstad 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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