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Nygord Family History

Nygord 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: Nygard, Nord, Nyborg, Byford, Lyford, Nygaard, Gord, Lord, Ford, Gold

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Where is the Nygord family from?

You can see how Nygord families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nygord family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nygord families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Nygord families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Nygord's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Nygord families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nygord 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 Nygord ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nygord. 100% of Nygord 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 Nygord family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Nygord. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nygord 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Nygord. 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 63 military records available for the last name Nygord. For the veterans among your Nygord ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nygord lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Nygord life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nygord in 1963 was 77, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nygord

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nygord 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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