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Urstad Family History

Urstad 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: Erstad, Umstead, Lystad, Onstad, Hunstad, Harstad, Morstad, Austad

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Urstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urstad 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Urstad. 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 Urstad. For the veterans among your Urstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urstad lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Urstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Urstad in 1967 was 63, and 95 in 1998.

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