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Ferstad Family History

Ferstad 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: Fjerstad, Erstad, Farstad, Harstad, Morstad, Jorstad, Borstad, Elstad

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Where is the Ferstad family from?

You can see how Ferstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferstad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ferstad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Ferstad families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferstad's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ferstad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferstad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ferstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ferstad. 100% of Ferstad men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ferstad women worked as a Housewife. .

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Ferstad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Ferstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferstad 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Ferstad. 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 12 military records available for the last name Ferstad. For the veterans among your Ferstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferstad lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1981, in the United States, Ferstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ferstad in 1963 was 77, and 83 in 1981.

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