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Kongsjord Family History

Kongsjord 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: Kingsford, Longshore, Kingsmore, Ponsford, Longsdorf, Kingsland

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Where is the Kongsjord family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kongsjord surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kongsjord ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kongsjord. 100% of Kongsjord men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Kongsjord. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kongsjord 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Kongsjord. 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 12 military records available for the last name Kongsjord. For the veterans among your Kongsjord ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kongsjord lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Kongsjord life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kongsjord in 1948 was 61, and 72 in 2004.

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