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Neergaard Family History

Neergaard 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: Norgaard, Overgaard, Negaard, Odegaard, Melgaard, Newgard, Ostergaard

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Where is the Neergaard family from?

You can see how Neergaard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neergaard family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Neergaard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Neergaard family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Neergaard's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Neergaard families in 1891.
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What did your Neergaard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neergaard. 50% of Neergaard men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Neergaard women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neergaard were Farmer and Teacher.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

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Census Records

There are 592 census records available for the last name Neergaard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neergaard 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 793 immigration records available for the last name Neergaard. 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 329 military records available for the last name Neergaard. For the veterans among your Neergaard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neergaard lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Neergaard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Neergaard in 1957 was 57, and 93 in 2004.

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