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Dalgard Family History

Dalgard 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: Haggard, Agard, Mallard, Callard, Allard, Dollard, Dugard, Maggard

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Where is the Dalgard family from?

You can see how Dalgard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalgard family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dalgard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Dalgard families living in Illinois. This was about 53% of all the recorded Dalgard's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dalgard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dalgard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dalgard ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dalgard. 100% of Dalgard 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Dalgard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalgard 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Dalgard. 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 11 military records available for the last name Dalgard. For the veterans among your Dalgard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalgard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Dalgard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dalgard in 1963 was 54, and 66 in 2001.

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