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Estergard Family History

Estergard 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: Westergard, Ostergard, Ostergaard, Westergaard, Sherrard, Westgard

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Where is the Estergard family from?

You can see how Estergard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Estergard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Estergard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Estergard families living in Nebraska. This was about 19% of all the recorded Estergard's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Estergard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Estergard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Estergard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Estergard. 80% of Estergard 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
    80%
  • Carpenter
    20%
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Census Records

There are 430 census records available for the last name Estergard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Estergard 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Estergard. 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 45 military records available for the last name Estergard. For the veterans among your Estergard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Estergard lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Estergard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Estergard in 1959 was 46, and 44 in 2003.

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