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Lofstad Family History

Lofstad 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: Hofstad, Kolstad, Lystad, Rogstad, Onstad, Molstad, Morstad, Rolstad

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Where is the Lofstad family from?

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

What did your Lofstad ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Lofstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lofstad 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Lofstad. 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 59 military records available for the last name Lofstad. For the veterans among your Lofstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lofstad lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Lofstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Lofstad in 1970 was 76, and 69 in 2000.

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