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Ertsgard Family History

Ertsgard 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: Brassard, Westgard, Erstad, Ersland, Brossard, Engard, Erhard

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Where is the Ertsgard family from?

You can see how Ertsgard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ertsgard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ertsgard family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Ertsgard's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Ertsgard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ertsgard 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 Ertsgard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ertsgard. 50% of Ertsgard 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 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Ertsgard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Ertsgard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ertsgard 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Ertsgard. 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 56 military records available for the last name Ertsgard. For the veterans among your Ertsgard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ertsgard lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1992, in the United States, Ertsgard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Ertsgard in 1966 was 71, and 69 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ertsgard 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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