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Restad Family History

Restad Surname Meaning

Swedish: habitational name from any of several places called Restad.

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


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Where is the Restad family from?

You can see how Restad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Restad family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Restad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Restad families living in Iowa. This was about 38% of all the recorded Restad's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Restad families in 1880.
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What did your Restad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Restad. 50% of Restad 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%

What Restad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 587 census records available for the last name Restad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Restad 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Restad. 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 98 military records available for the last name Restad. For the veterans among your Restad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Restad lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Restad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Restad in 1963 was 84, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Restad

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Restad 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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