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Nerstad Family History

Nerstad Name 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, Harstad, Morstad, Jorstad, Borstad, Elstad, Neustadt, Hegstad

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Where is the Nerstad family from?

You can see how Nerstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nerstad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nerstad family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Nerstad's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Nerstad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nerstad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nerstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nerstad. 100% of Nerstad men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Nerstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nerstad 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Nerstad. 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 33 military records available for the last name Nerstad. For the veterans among your Nerstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nerstad lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Nerstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Nerstad in 1973 was 70, and 77 in 2000.

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