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Onsgaard Family History

Onsgaard 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: Odegaard, Nygaard, Negaard, Bongard, Onstad, Melgaard, Norgaard

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Where is the Onsgaard family from?

You can see how Onsgaard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onsgaard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Onsgaard family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Onsgaard's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Onsgaard families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Onsgaard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onsgaard 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Onsgaard. 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 4 military records available for the last name Onsgaard. For the veterans among your Onsgaard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onsgaard lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Onsgaard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Onsgaard in 1972 was 73, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onsgaard 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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