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Korsgard Family History

Korsgard 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: Norgard, Orchard, Kosar, Kolstad, Bongard, Bossard, Gossard, Horsford

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Where is the Korsgard family from?

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

What did your Korsgard ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Korsgard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Korsgard 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Korsgard. 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 24 military records available for the last name Korsgard. For the veterans among your Korsgard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Korsgard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Korsgard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Korsgard in 1963 was 55, and 74 in 1998.

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