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Raastad Family History

Raastad 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: Ramstad, Rogstad, Balstad, Gaustad, Harstad, Austad, Rolstad, Rostad

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Where is the Raastad family from?

You can see how Raastad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raastad family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Raastad families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Raastad's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Raastad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raastad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Raastad ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Raastad ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Raastad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raastad 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Raastad. 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 41 military records available for the last name Raastad. For the veterans among your Raastad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raastad lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Raastad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Raastad in 1963 was 52, and 57 in 2004.

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