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Kalgaard Family History

Kalgaard 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, Damgaard, Aagaard, Haggard, Agard, Odegaard, Mallard

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Where is the Kalgaard family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kalgaard. 100% of Kalgaard 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Kalgaard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalgaard 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Kalgaard. 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 3 military records available for the last name Kalgaard. For the veterans among your Kalgaard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalgaard lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Kalgaard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kalgaard in 1970 was 50, and 62 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalgaard 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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