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Holgaard Family History

Holgaard 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: Melgaard, Norgaard, Hoggard, Boogaard, Hogard, Bogaard, Holland

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Where is the Holgaard family from?

You can see how Holgaard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holgaard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Holgaard family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Holgaard's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Holgaard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holgaard 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 29 census records available for the last name Holgaard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holgaard 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Holgaard. 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 2 military records available for the last name Holgaard. For the veterans among your Holgaard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holgaard lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1992, in the United States, Holgaard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Holgaard in 1965 was 76, and 95 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holgaard 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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