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Kierstead Name Meaning

Americanized form of the Norwegian surname Kjærstad a habitational name from Kjærstad Vestby.

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


Similar surnames: Keirstead, Kolstad, Bierstedt, Milstead, Boustead, Hillstead

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Where is the Kierstead family from?

You can see how Kierstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kierstead family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kierstead families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 113 Kierstead families living in New Brunswick. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kierstead's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Kierstead families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kierstead surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kierstead ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Labourer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Kierstead. 32% of Kierstead men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Kierstead women worked as a Labourer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kierstead were Carpenter and Teacher. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Labourer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    34%
  • Income
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
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What Kierstead family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Kierstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kierstead 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 844 immigration records available for the last name Kierstead. 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 797 military records available for the last name Kierstead. For the veterans among your Kierstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kierstead lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Kierstead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kierstead in 1952 was 81, and 69 in 2004.

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