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Olestad Family History

Olestad 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: Olstad, Kolstad, Lystad, Onstad, Molstad, Rolstad, Smestad, Elstad

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Where is the Olestad family from?

You can see how Olestad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olestad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Olestad families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Olestad families living in Minnesota. This was about 75% of all the recorded Olestad's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Olestad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olestad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olestad ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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What Olestad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Olestad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olestad 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Olestad. 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 3 military records available for the last name Olestad. For the veterans among your Olestad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olestad lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Olestad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Olestad in 1976 was 84, and 83 in 1998.

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