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Ystad Family History

Ystad 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, Saad, Star, Shad, Stead, Assad, Onstad, Austad, Rostad

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Where is the Ystad family from?

You can see how Ystad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ystad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Ystad families living in Oregon. This was about 80% of all the recorded Ystad's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Ystad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ystad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ystad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ystad. 50% of Ystad 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Ystad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ystad 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Ystad. 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 23 military records available for the last name Ystad. For the veterans among your Ystad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ystad lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Ystad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ystad in 1963 was 69, and 80 in 2002.

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