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Elvestad Family History

Elvestad 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: Ulvestad, Ellestad, Elstad, Evenstad, Hillestad, Lystad, Kallestad

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Where is the Elvestad family from?

You can see how Elvestad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elvestad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Elvestad family living in North Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Elvestad's in USA. North Dakota and 1 other state had the highest population of Elvestad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elvestad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elvestad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elvestad. 100% of Elvestad 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
    100%
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What Elvestad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Elvestad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elvestad 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Elvestad. 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 241 military records available for the last name Elvestad. For the veterans among your Elvestad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elvestad lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Elvestad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Elvestad in 1958 was 49, and 85 in 2004.

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