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Ohnstad Name Meaning

Norwegian: variant of Onstad .

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


Similar surnames: Onstad, Hestand, Olmsted, Rostad, Hustad, Olstad, Finstad, Hanstad

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Where is the Ohnstad family from?

You can see how Ohnstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohnstad family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ohnstad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Ohnstad families living in Wisconsin. This was about 63% of all the recorded Ohnstad's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ohnstad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohnstad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ohnstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ohnstad. 44% of Ohnstad men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ohnstad women worked as a 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
    44%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ohnstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohnstad 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Ohnstad. 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 525 military records available for the last name Ohnstad. For the veterans among your Ohnstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohnstad lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Ohnstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ohnstad in 1958 was 57, and 85 in 2004.

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