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Kierstad Family History

Kierstad 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: Kierstead, Fjerstad, Erstad, Kershaw, Kolstad, Karlstad, Shelstad

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Where is the Kierstad family from?

You can see how Kierstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kierstad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kierstad family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Kierstad's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Kierstad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kierstad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kierstad ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Kierstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kierstad 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Kierstad. 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 8 military records available for the last name Kierstad. For the veterans among your Kierstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kierstad lifespan?

Average Kierstad life expectancy in 1962 was 48 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 68.

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