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Kortgaard Family History

Kortgaard 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: Norgaard, Odegaard, Kirkegaard, Boogaard, Norgard, Bogaard, Orchard

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Where is the Kortgaard family from?

You can see how Kortgaard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kortgaard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kortgaard family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Kortgaard's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Kortgaard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kortgaard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kortgaard ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Kortgaard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kortgaard 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Kortgaard. 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 8 military records available for the last name Kortgaard. For the veterans among your Kortgaard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kortgaard lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Kortgaard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kortgaard in 1968 was 85, and 77 in 2002.

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