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Bostad Family History

Bostad 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: Rostad, Borstad, Mostad, Bolstad, Jostad, Boston, Kolstad, Lystad

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Where is the Bostad family from?

You can see how Bostad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bostad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bostad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Bostad family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Bostad's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Bostad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bostad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bostad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bostad. 60% of Bostad men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%
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Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Bostad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bostad 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Bostad. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 42 military records available for the last name Bostad. For the veterans among your Bostad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bostad lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Bostad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bostad in 1964 was 76, and 84 in 2003.

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