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Markegaard Family History

Markegaard 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, Markward, Marker, Markwardt, Markland, Markgraf, Odegaard

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Where is the Markegaard family from?

You can see how Markegaard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markegaard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Markegaard families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Markegaard's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Markegaard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Markegaard 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 Markegaard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Markegaard. 100% of Markegaard men worked as a Farm Operator.

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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

  • Farm Operator
    100%

What Markegaard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Markegaard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markegaard 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Markegaard. 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 6 military records available for the last name Markegaard. For the veterans among your Markegaard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markegaard lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1980, in the United States, Markegaard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Markegaard in 1973 was 98, and 86 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Markegaard 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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