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Karsteadt Family History

Karsteadt 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: Halstead, Anstead, Karlstad, Harstad, Barstad, Kierstead, Carlstedt

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Where is the Karsteadt family from?

You can see how Karsteadt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karsteadt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Karsteadt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Karsteadt families living in Maryland. This was about 80% of all the recorded Karsteadt's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Karsteadt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karsteadt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Karsteadt ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Karsteadt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karsteadt 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Karsteadt. 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 34 military records available for the last name Karsteadt. For the veterans among your Karsteadt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karsteadt lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Karsteadt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Karsteadt in 1984 was 86, and 82 in 2004.

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