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Gangstad Family History

Gangstad 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: Gangestad, Gaustad, Saugstad, Ringstad, Rongstad, Angstadt, Hanstad

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Where is the Gangstad family from?

You can see how Gangstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gangstad family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gangstad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Gangstad families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gangstad's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Gangstad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gangstad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gangstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gangstad. 75% of Gangstad 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
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Gangstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gangstad 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Gangstad. 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 96 military records available for the last name Gangstad. For the veterans among your Gangstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gangstad lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Gangstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gangstad in 1970 was 50, and 80 in 2004.

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