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Colstadt Family History

Colstadt 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: Constant, Kolstad, Molstad, Rolstad, Olstad, Holstad, Bolstad

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Where is the Colstadt family from?

You can see how Colstadt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colstadt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Colstadt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Colstadt families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Colstadt's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Colstadt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colstadt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Colstadt ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Colstadt ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Colstadt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colstadt 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Colstadt. 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 70 military records available for the last name Colstadt. For the veterans among your Colstadt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colstadt lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Colstadt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Colstadt in 1972 was 76, and 93 in 1999.

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