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Krogstad Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from various farmsteads named Krokstad especially in southeastern Norway from the Old Norse personal name Krókr denoting a crooked person.

The name indicates a connection to the geographical features of the area.

The term stathr means ‘farm’, which emphasizes the agricultural roots of the name.

Krokstad is indicative of a rich cultural heritage tied to the land and its inhabitants.

Overall, this name encapsulates the essence of Norwegian history and geography.

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


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You can see how Krogstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krogstad family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Krogstad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Krogstad family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Krogstad's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Krogstad families in 1911.
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What did your Krogstad ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 950 immigration records available for the last name Krogstad. 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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There are 745 military records available for the last name Krogstad. For the veterans among your Krogstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krogstad lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Krogstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Krogstad in 1955 was 47, and 80 in 2004.

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