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Bisgaard Family History

Bisgaard 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: Boogaard, Bogaard, Bongard, Wingard, Billard, Bossard, Odegaard

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Where is the Bisgaard family from?

You can see how Bisgaard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bisgaard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bisgaard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bisgaard families living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Bisgaard's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Bisgaard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bisgaard 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 Bisgaard ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Bisgaard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bisgaard 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 429 immigration records available for the last name Bisgaard. 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 62 military records available for the last name Bisgaard. For the veterans among your Bisgaard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bisgaard lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bisgaard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bisgaard in 1964 was 66, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bisgaard 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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