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Dygard Family History

Dygard Surname 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: Dugard, Nygard, Yard, Agard, Legard, Gard, Dysart, Bogard, Dygert

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Where is the Dygard family from?

You can see how Dygard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dygard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dygard families living in Kansas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dygard's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Dygard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dygard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Dygard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dygard 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 Dygard. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Dygard. For the veterans among your Dygard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dygard lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Dygard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dygard in 1969 was 84, and 47 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dygard ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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