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Finstad Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farms so named, especially in southeastern Norway, from the personal name Finnr meaning ‘Finn Lapp’.

It is derived from the combination of the personal name and the term used for a dwelling place.

The element stad comes from Old Norse stathr, which translates to ‘farmstead’ or ‘dwelling’.

This indicates a connection between the name and the geographical locations of these farms.

Thus, the name signifies a cultural and historical link to the region's inhabitants and their way of life.

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


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You can see how Finstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finstad family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Finstad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Finstad families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Finstad's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Finstad families in 1911.
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What did your Finstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Finstad. 73% of Finstad men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    73%
  • Laborer
    28%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Finstad. 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 653 military records available for the last name Finstad. For the veterans among your Finstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finstad lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Finstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Finstad in 1949 was 42, and 71 in 2004.

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