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Aalgaard Family History

Aalgaard 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: Aagaard, Melgaard, Damgaard, Aagard, Haggard, Agard, Odegaard

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Where is the Aalgaard family from?

You can see how Aalgaard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aalgaard family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Aalgaard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Aalgaard families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Aalgaard's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Aalgaard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aalgaard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aalgaard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Aalgaard. 67% of Aalgaard 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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Aalgaard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aalgaard 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 Aalgaard. 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 98 military records available for the last name Aalgaard. For the veterans among your Aalgaard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aalgaard lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Aalgaard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Aalgaard in 1957 was 50, and 71 in 2004.

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