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Halstad Family History

Halstad 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: Halstead, Balstad, Harstad, Holstad, Falstad, Alstad, Walstad

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Where is the Halstad family from?

You can see how Halstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halstad family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Halstad families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Halstad families living in Wisconsin. This was about 26% of all the recorded Halstad's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Halstad families in 1880.
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What did your Halstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Halstad. 48% of Halstad men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Halstad women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Halstad were Bricklayer and School Teacher. .

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Operator
    12%
  • Bricklayer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • School Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Halstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halstad 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Halstad. 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 142 military records available for the last name Halstad. For the veterans among your Halstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halstad lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Halstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Halstad in 1964 was 76, and 54 in 2003.

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