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Solgaard Family History

Solgaard 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: Melgaard, Norgaard, Sogard, Boogaard, Bogaard, Pollard, Solar

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Where is the Solgaard family from?

You can see how Solgaard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Solgaard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Solgaard family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Solgaard's in USA. California had the highest population of Solgaard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Solgaard 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 13 census records available for the last name Solgaard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solgaard 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Solgaard. 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 15 military records available for the last name Solgaard. For the veterans among your Solgaard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Solgaard lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Solgaard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Solgaard in 1962 was 60, and 81 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Solgaard 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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