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Nestegard Family History

Nestegard 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: Westgard, Westergard, Prestegard, Nester, Newgard, Newstead

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Where is the Nestegard family from?

You can see how Nestegard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nestegard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nestegard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Nestegard families living in North Dakota. This was about 44% of all the recorded Nestegard's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Nestegard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nestegard 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 Nestegard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nestegard. 39% of Nestegard men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Nestegard women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nestegard were Clerk and Assistant Librarian. .

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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
    39%
  • Farm Operator
    24%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Assistant Librarian
    50%
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What Nestegard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 546 census records available for the last name Nestegard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nestegard 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Nestegard. 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 57 military records available for the last name Nestegard. For the veterans among your Nestegard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nestegard lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Nestegard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Nestegard in 1967 was 67, and 86 in 2004.

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