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Trygstad Family History

Trygstad Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads in Trøndelag so named from the Old Norse personal name Tryggvi meaning ‘reliable fearless’.

Alternatively, it could originate from an unidentified first element combined with Old Norse stathr meaning ‘farmstead dwelling’.

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


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Where is the Trygstad family from?

You can see how Trygstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trygstad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Trygstad families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 36 Trygstad families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Trygstad's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Trygstad families in 1880.
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What did your Trygstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trygstad. 41% of Trygstad men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Trygstad women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trygstad were Attendant and Clerk.

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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
    41%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Attendant
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    37%
  • Maid
    28%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Trygstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trygstad 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Trygstad. 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 337 military records available for the last name Trygstad. For the veterans among your Trygstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trygstad lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Trygstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Trygstad in 1959 was 46, and 80 in 2003.

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