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Nergard Family History

Nergard 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: Newgard, Norgard, Bernard, Legard, Vergara, Gerard, Norgaard, Nerad

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Where is the Nergard family from?

You can see how Nergard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nergard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nergard family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nergard's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Nergard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nergard 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 Nergard ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Mail Carrier
    100%

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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Nergard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nergard 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Nergard. 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 27 military records available for the last name Nergard. For the veterans among your Nergard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nergard lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Nergard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Nergard in 1962 was 72, and 29 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nergard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nergard 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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