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Jorstad Family History

Jorstad Surname Meaning

Norwegian (Jørstad): habitational name from any of the seven farmsteads named Jørstad from the Old Norse personal names Jǫrundr composed of the elements meaning ‘battle’ and ‘winner victor’.

Alternatively, it may derive from the name Jórulfr which is composed of the elements meaning ‘wild boar (helmet)’ and ‘wolf’.

The suffix stathr means ‘farm’, indicating its connection to agricultural land.

This name reflects historical occupations and the significance of personal names in Norse culture.

It highlights how names were often derived from characteristics deemed important, such as valor in battle or strength in animal symbolism.

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


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Where is the Jorstad family from?

You can see how Jorstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jorstad family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jorstad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Jorstad families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Jorstad's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Jorstad families in 1911.
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What did your Jorstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jorstad. 44% of Jorstad men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Jorstad women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jorstad were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • House Work
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

What Jorstad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jorstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jorstad 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 802 immigration records available for the last name Jorstad. 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 392 military records available for the last name Jorstad. For the veterans among your Jorstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jorstad lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Jorstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Jorstad in 1961 was 69, and 78 in 2004.

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