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Oistad Family History

Oistad 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: Onstad, Olstad, Distad, Kolstad, Lystad, Hofstad, Rogstad, Molstad

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Where is the Oistad family from?

You can see how Oistad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oistad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oistad families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Oistad families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Oistad's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Oistad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oistad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oistad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oistad. 38% of Oistad 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
    38%
  • Salesman
    38%
  • Manager
    25%
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What Oistad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Oistad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oistad 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Oistad. 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 55 military records available for the last name Oistad. For the veterans among your Oistad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oistad lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Oistad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Oistad in 1952 was 27, and 87 in 2004.

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