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Kirkegard Family History

Kirkegard 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: Kirkegaard, Kirkland, Kirker, Birkeland, Winegard, Kirkhart

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Where is the Kirkegard family from?

You can see how Kirkegard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirkegard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kirkegard families living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kirkegard's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Kirkegard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirkegard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kirkegard ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 387 census records available for the last name Kirkegard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirkegard 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Kirkegard. 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 55 military records available for the last name Kirkegard. For the veterans among your Kirkegard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirkegard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kirkegard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kirkegard in 1963 was 84, and 92 in 2004.

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