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Tostrud Family History

Tostrud 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: Ostrum, Stroud, Rostad, Westrum, Mostrom, Ostrow, Mostad, Westrup

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Where is the Tostrud family from?

You can see how Tostrud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tostrud family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tostrud families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Tostrud families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Tostrud's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Tostrud families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tostrud surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tostrud ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tostrud. 100% of Tostrud 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 167 census records available for the last name Tostrud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tostrud 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tostrud. 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 25 military records available for the last name Tostrud. For the veterans among your Tostrud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tostrud lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Tostrud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Tostrud in 1964 was 79, and 67 in 2004.

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