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Algaard Family History

Algaard 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, Agard, Melgaard, Allard, Nygaard, Negaard, Alward, Damgaard

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Where is the Algaard family from?

You can see how Algaard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Algaard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Algaard families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Algaard's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Algaard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Algaard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Algaard ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Algaard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Algaard 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Algaard. 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 8 military records available for the last name Algaard. For the veterans among your Algaard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Algaard lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Algaard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Algaard in 1970 was 83, and 80 in 1996.

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