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Kirkgaard Family History

Kirkgaard 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: Kirkegaard, Kirkland, Norgaard, Kirkhart, Pickard, Kirkham, Wingard

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Where is the Kirkgaard family from?

You can see how Kirkgaard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirkgaard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kirkgaard family living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kirkgaard's in USA. Minnesota and 2 other states had the highest population of Kirkgaard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirkgaard 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 35 census records available for the last name Kirkgaard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirkgaard 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Kirkgaard. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kirkgaard. For the veterans among your Kirkgaard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirkgaard lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Kirkgaard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kirkgaard in 1964 was 77, and 103 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kirkgaard 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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