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Jamtgaard Family History

Jamtgaard 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, Jaggard, Aagaard, Haggard, Jamar, Agard, Attard, Odegaard

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Where is the Jamtgaard family from?

You can see how Jamtgaard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jamtgaard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Jamtgaard families living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Jamtgaard's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Jamtgaard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jamtgaard 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 Jamtgaard ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Jamtgaard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jamtgaard 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Jamtgaard. 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 53 military records available for the last name Jamtgaard. For the veterans among your Jamtgaard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jamtgaard lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Jamtgaard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jamtgaard in 1976 was 73, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jamtgaard 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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