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Wiverstad Family History

Wiverstad 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: Evenstad, Fjerstad, Erstad, Ulvestad, Kierstead, Wiersma, Rivers

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Where is the Wiverstad family from?

You can see how Wiverstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiverstad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiverstad families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wiverstad families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiverstad's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wiverstad families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Wiverstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiverstad 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wiverstad. 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 13 military records available for the last name Wiverstad. For the veterans among your Wiverstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiverstad lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Wiverstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wiverstad in 1981 was 82, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiverstad 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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