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Wirstad Family History

Wirstad 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: Winstead, Harstad, Morstad, Jorstad, Borstad, Finstad, Barstad, Wirta

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Where is the Wirstad family from?

You can see how Wirstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wirstad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wirstad family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wirstad's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Wirstad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wirstad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Wirstad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Wirstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wirstad 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Wirstad. 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 59 military records available for the last name Wirstad. For the veterans among your Wirstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wirstad lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Wirstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Wirstad in 1967 was 81, and 81 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wirstad 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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