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Nahrstedt Family History

Nahrstedt 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: Ahlstedt, Mahlstedt, Nienstedt, Sandstedt, Carlstedt, Knackstedt

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Where is the Nahrstedt family from?

You can see how Nahrstedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nahrstedt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nahrstedt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Nahrstedt family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Nahrstedt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nahrstedt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nahrstedt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nahrstedt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nahrstedt. 72% of Nahrstedt men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    72%
  • Machinist
    29%

What Nahrstedt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Nahrstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nahrstedt 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Nahrstedt. 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 136 military records available for the last name Nahrstedt. For the veterans among your Nahrstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nahrstedt lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Nahrstedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Nahrstedt in 1969 was 72, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nahrstedt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nahrstedt 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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