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Kjergaard Family History

Kjergaard 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: Overgaard, Odegaard, Melgaard, Norgaard, Ostergaard, Negaard

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Where is the Kjergaard family from?

You can see how Kjergaard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kjergaard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kjergaard family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kjergaard's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Kjergaard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kjergaard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kjergaard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kjergaard. 54% of Kjergaard 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
    54%
  • Farm Laborer
    31%
  • Salesman
    16%
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Census Records

There are 488 census records available for the last name Kjergaard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kjergaard 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Kjergaard. 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 62 military records available for the last name Kjergaard. For the veterans among your Kjergaard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kjergaard lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kjergaard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kjergaard in 1961 was 58, and 82 in 2004.

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