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Johnsgaard Family History

Johnsgaard 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: Bongard, Odegaard, Norgaard, Johnsrud, Overgaard, Nygaard, Negaard

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Where is the Johnsgaard family from?

You can see how Johnsgaard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johnsgaard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Johnsgaard families living in North Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Johnsgaard's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Johnsgaard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Johnsgaard 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 Johnsgaard ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Grocery Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Johnsgaard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johnsgaard 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Johnsgaard. 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 3 military records available for the last name Johnsgaard. For the veterans among your Johnsgaard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Johnsgaard lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1991, in the United States, Johnsgaard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Johnsgaard in 1968 was 84, and 83 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Johnsgaard 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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