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Rikstad Family History

Rikstad 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: Rogstad, Ramstad, Rolstad, Rostad, Finstad, Rustad, Ringstad, Distad

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Where is the Rikstad family from?

You can see how Rikstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rikstad family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Rikstad family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Rikstad's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Rikstad families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Rikstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rikstad 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Rikstad. 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 1 military records available for the last name Rikstad. For the veterans among your Rikstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rikstad lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2001, in the United States, Rikstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rikstad in 1986 was 82, and 68 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rikstad 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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