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Jonsgaard Family History

Jonsgaard 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, Nygaard, Negaard, Boogaard, Bogaard

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Where is the Jonsgaard family from?

You can see how Jonsgaard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jonsgaard family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Jonsgaard families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Jonsgaard's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Jonsgaard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jonsgaard 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 Jonsgaard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jonsgaard. 100% of Jonsgaard 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%

What Jonsgaard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Jonsgaard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jonsgaard 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Jonsgaard. 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 1 military records available for the last name Jonsgaard. For the veterans among your Jonsgaard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jonsgaard lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Jonsgaard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jonsgaard in 1978 was 25, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jonsgaard 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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