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Mogard Family History

Mogard 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: Bogard, Sogard, Hogard, Howard, Agard, Legard, Coward, Coard, Bongard

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Where is the Mogard family from?

You can see how Mogard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mogard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mogard family living in Kentucky. This was about 20% of all the recorded Mogard's in USA. Kentucky and 4 other states had the highest population of Mogard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mogard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mogard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mogard. 70% of Mogard men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mogard women worked as a Secretary. .

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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
    70%
  • Laborer
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 408 census records available for the last name Mogard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mogard 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Mogard. 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 72 military records available for the last name Mogard. For the veterans among your Mogard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mogard lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mogard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mogard in 1962 was 57, and 76 in 2004.

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