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Syrstad Family History

Syrstad 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: Lystad, Harstad, Morstad, Jorstad, Borstad, Smestad, Barstad, Erstad

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Where is the Syrstad family from?

You can see how Syrstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syrstad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Syrstad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Syrstad families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Syrstad's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Syrstad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syrstad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Syrstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Syrstad. 100% of Syrstad men worked as a 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Syrstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syrstad 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Syrstad. 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 68 military records available for the last name Syrstad. For the veterans among your Syrstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syrstad lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Syrstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Syrstad in 1965 was 66, and 77 in 2004.

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