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Kjorstad Family History

Kjorstad 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: Jorstad, Kolstad, Morstad, Borstad, Krogstad, Thorstad, Fjerstad

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Where is the Kjorstad family from?

You can see how Kjorstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kjorstad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kjorstad families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Kjorstad families living in Wisconsin. This was about 90% of all the recorded Kjorstad's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kjorstad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kjorstad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kjorstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kjorstad. 100% of Kjorstad 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Kjorstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kjorstad 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Kjorstad. 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 22 military records available for the last name Kjorstad. For the veterans among your Kjorstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kjorstad lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Kjorstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kjorstad in 1965 was 84, and 91 in 2003.

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