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Damgard Family History

Damgard 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: Damgaard, Haggard, Agard, Dugard, Maggard, Jaggard, Baumgard, Aagard

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Where is the Damgard family from?

You can see how Damgard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damgard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Damgard families living in Nebraska. This was about 75% of all the recorded Damgard's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Damgard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Damgard 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 113 census records available for the last name Damgard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damgard 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Damgard. 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 19 military records available for the last name Damgard. For the veterans among your Damgard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damgard lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Damgard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Damgard in 1964 was 93, and 73 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Damgard 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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