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Bragstad Family History

Bragstad 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: Branstad, Rogstad, Balstad, Ramstad, Trygstad, Barstad, Brustad

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Where is the Bragstad family from?

You can see how Bragstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bragstad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bragstad families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Bragstad families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Bragstad's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Bragstad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bragstad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bragstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Ranch Hand and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bragstad. 100% of Bragstad men worked as a Ranch Hand and 100% of Bragstad women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Ranch Hand
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 371 census records available for the last name Bragstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bragstad 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Bragstad. 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 60 military records available for the last name Bragstad. For the veterans among your Bragstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bragstad lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2000, in the United States, Bragstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bragstad in 1959 was 50, and 78 in 2000.

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