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Napstad Family History

Napstad 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: Balstad, Gaustad, Harstad, Austad, Ramstad, Barstad, Falstad, Nasta

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Where is the Napstad family from?

You can see how Napstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Napstad family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Napstad families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Napstad families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Napstad's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Napstad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Napstad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Napstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Napstad. 100% of Napstad men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Napstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Napstad 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Napstad. 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 10 military records available for the last name Napstad. For the veterans among your Napstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Napstad lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Napstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Napstad in 1969 was 77, and 83 in 1997.

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