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Sparstad Family History

Sparstad 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: Harstad, Barstad, Haarstad, Farstad, Karlstad, Balstad, Shelstad

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Where is the Sparstad family from?

You can see how Sparstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sparstad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sparstad families living in Minnesota. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sparstad's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Sparstad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sparstad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sparstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sparstad. 100% of Sparstad 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Sparstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sparstad 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sparstad. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sparstad. For the veterans among your Sparstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sparstad lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Sparstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Sparstad in 1969 was 71, and 93 in 2001.

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