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Tingelstad Family History

Tingelstad 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: Engelstad, Ringstad, Trelstad, Gangestad, Hillestad, Shelstad

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Where is the Tingelstad family from?

You can see how Tingelstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tingelstad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tingelstad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Tingelstad families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Tingelstad's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Tingelstad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tingelstad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tingelstad ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Seamstress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Tingelstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tingelstad 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Tingelstad. 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 50 military records available for the last name Tingelstad. For the veterans among your Tingelstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tingelstad lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Tingelstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Tingelstad in 1960 was 68, and 68 in 2002.

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