Bolstad History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

Early Origins of the Bolstad family

The surname Bolstad was first found in Swabia, where the name Bolstadt came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as branches of the house acquired new estates in different areas which, combined with their great contributions to society, served to elevate their social status.

Early History of the Bolstad family

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Bolstad Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Bolstadt, Bollstadt, Bolstat, Bollstat, Bolstatt, Bolstatte, Bolestat, Bolestatt and many more.

Early Notables of the Bolstad family

Notables with the surname Bolstad during this period were

the Bolstadt family of Swabia

Bolstad migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Bolstad Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century

Mr. Jens Bolstad, Norwegian settler who sailed aboard the ship "Stavangerfjord" arriving in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada in 1951

Contemporary Notables of the name Bolstad (post 1700) +

Erika Bolstad, American reporter with the Miami Herald
Paul V Bolstad, American Professor of Forestry at the University of Minnesota