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Samstad Family History

Samstad 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: Ramstad, Balstad, Gaustad, Harstad, Samad, Austad, Skramstad

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Where is the Samstad family from?

You can see how Samstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samstad family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Samstad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Samstad family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Samstad's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Samstad families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samstad 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 Samstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Samstad. 100% of Samstad men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Samstad women worked as an Operator.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Samstad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Samstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samstad 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Samstad. 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 26 military records available for the last name Samstad. For the veterans among your Samstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samstad lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Samstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Samstad in 1964 was 54, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samstad 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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