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Erstgaard Family History

Erstgaard 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: Westgard, Erstad, Mustard, Odegaard, Melgaard, Elstad, Norgaard

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Where is the Erstgaard family from?

You can see how Erstgaard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erstgaard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Erstgaard families living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Erstgaard's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Erstgaard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erstgaard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Erstgaard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Erstgaard. 100% of Erstgaard men worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Erstgaard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erstgaard 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Erstgaard. 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 3 military records available for the last name Erstgaard. For the veterans among your Erstgaard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erstgaard lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1981, in the United States, Erstgaard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Erstgaard in 1962 was 53, and 73 in 1981.

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