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Risgaard Family History

Risgaard 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: Wingard, Odegaard, Melgaard, Norgaard, Ringland, Lingard, Richard

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Where is the Risgaard family from?

You can see how Risgaard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risgaard family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Risgaard families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Risgaard family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Risgaard's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Risgaard families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Risgaard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risgaard 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Risgaard. 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 6 military records available for the last name Risgaard. For the veterans among your Risgaard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risgaard lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Risgaard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Risgaard in 1961 was 57, and 60 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risgaard 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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