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Tryggestad Family History

Tryggestad 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: Trygstad, Rogstad, Krogstad, Ringstad, Trelstad, Fuglestad, Rongstad

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Where is the Tryggestad family from?

You can see how Tryggestad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tryggestad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tryggestad families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Tryggestad families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Tryggestad's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Tryggestad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tryggestad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tryggestad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tryggestad. 83% of Tryggestad 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
    83%
  • Laborer
    18%
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Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Tryggestad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tryggestad 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Tryggestad. 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 69 military records available for the last name Tryggestad. For the veterans among your Tryggestad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tryggestad lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tryggestad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Tryggestad in 1962 was 80, and 87 in 2004.

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