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Distad Name Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from a farmstead named Distad in Sogn from the Old Norse female personal name Dís + stad (from Old Norse stathr ‘farmstead dwelling’).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Elstad, Enstad, Erstad, Austad, Mostad, Reistad, Finstad, Olstad

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Where is the Distad family from?

You can see how Distad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Distad family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Distad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Distad families living in Minnesota. This was about 57% of all the recorded Distad's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Distad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Distad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Distad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Distad. 52% of Distad 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    52%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    7%
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What Distad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Distad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Distad 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Distad. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 92 military records available for the last name Distad. For the veterans among your Distad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Distad lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Distad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Distad in 1964 was 70, and 83 in 2004.

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