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Komstedt Family History

Komstedt 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: Koster, Kolstad, Kosten, Homstad, Ahlstedt, Mostert, Bramstedt

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Where is the Komstedt family from?

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

What did your Komstedt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Komstedt. 100% of Komstedt women worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%
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What Komstedt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Komstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Komstedt 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Komstedt. 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 31 military records available for the last name Komstedt. For the veterans among your Komstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Komstedt lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1991, in the United States, Komstedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Komstedt in 1971 was 67, and 92 in 1991.

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