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Vestergaard Family History

Vestergaard 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: Westergaard, Ostergaard, Westergard, Ostergard, Westgard, Overgaard

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Where is the Vestergaard family from?

You can see how Vestergaard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vestergaard family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vestergaard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Vestergaard families living in Minnesota. This was about 83% of all the recorded Vestergaard's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Vestergaard families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Vestergaard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vestergaard 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 862 immigration records available for the last name Vestergaard. 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 51 military records available for the last name Vestergaard. For the veterans among your Vestergaard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vestergaard lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Vestergaard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Vestergaard in 1964 was 73, and 76 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vestergaard 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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