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Rygaard Family History

Rygaard 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: Nygaard, Negaard, Rynard, Aagaard, Nygard, Bogaard, Yard, Reynard

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Where is the Rygaard family from?

You can see how Rygaard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rygaard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rygaard families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rygaard's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rygaard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rygaard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Rygaard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rygaard 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 Rygaard. 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 38 military records available for the last name Rygaard. For the veterans among your Rygaard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rygaard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Rygaard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rygaard in 1963 was 74, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rygaard 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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