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Abildgaard Family History

Abildgaard 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: Billard, Melgaard, Aagaard, Boogaard, Belgard, Bogaard, Maillard

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Where is the Abildgaard family from?

You can see how Abildgaard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abildgaard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Abildgaard families living in Kansas. This was about 80% of all the recorded Abildgaard's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Abildgaard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abildgaard 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 Abildgaard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Abildgaard. 100% of Abildgaard women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Abildgaard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abildgaard 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Abildgaard. 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 133 military records available for the last name Abildgaard. For the veterans among your Abildgaard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abildgaard lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Abildgaard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Abildgaard in 1956 was 61, and 96 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abildgaard 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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