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Sorgaard Family History

Sorgaard 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: Norgaard, Sogard, Boogaard, Norgard, Bogaard, Orchard, Bongard

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Where is the Sorgaard family from?

You can see how Sorgaard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorgaard family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sorgaard families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Sorgaard families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Sorgaard's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Sorgaard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorgaard 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 Sorgaard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sorgaard. 60% of Sorgaard men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Operator
    40%

What Sorgaard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Sorgaard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorgaard 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Sorgaard. 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 10 military records available for the last name Sorgaard. For the veterans among your Sorgaard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorgaard lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Sorgaard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sorgaard in 1966 was 70, and 65 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorgaard 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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