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Walstead Family History

Walstead Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Walstad.

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


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Where is the Walstead family from?

You can see how Walstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walstead family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Walstead families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Walstead families living in Manitoba. This was about 33% of all the recorded Walstead's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Walstead families in 1911.
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What did your Walstead ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Walstead. 34% of Walstead men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Walstead women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Walstead were Attendant and Maid.

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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
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Attendant
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    38%
  • Housewife
    38%
  • Maid
    25%

What Walstead family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Walstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walstead 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Walstead. 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 189 military records available for the last name Walstead. For the veterans among your Walstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walstead lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Walstead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Walstead in 1966 was 77, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walstead 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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