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Grevstad Family History

Grevstad 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: Trelstad, Reistad, Grimstad, Restad, Rogstad, Shelstad, Gaustad

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Where is the Grevstad family from?

You can see how Grevstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grevstad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Grevstad families living in Washington. This was about 67% of all the recorded Grevstad's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Grevstad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grevstad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grevstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Brush Picker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grevstad. 100% of Grevstad men worked as a Brush Picker. .

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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

  • Brush Picker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Grevstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grevstad 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Grevstad. 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 56 military records available for the last name Grevstad. For the veterans among your Grevstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grevstad lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Grevstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Grevstad in 1964 was 74, and 14 in 2004.

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