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Oygard Family History

Oygard 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: Nygard, Yard, Agard, Legard, Bongard, Gard, Bogard, Sogard, Hoggard

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Where is the Oygard family from?

You can see how Oygard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oygard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oygard family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Oygard's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Oygard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oygard 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 15 census records available for the last name Oygard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oygard 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 Oygard. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Oygard. For the veterans among your Oygard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oygard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Oygard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Oygard in 1963 was 59, and 57 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oygard 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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