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Vestergard Family History

Vestergard 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: Westergard, Westergaard, Ostergard, Westgard, Ostergaard, Prestegard

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Where is the Vestergard family from?

You can see how Vestergard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vestergard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vestergard family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Vestergard's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vestergard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vestergard 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 61 census records available for the last name Vestergard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vestergard 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Vestergard. 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 5 military records available for the last name Vestergard. For the veterans among your Vestergard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vestergard lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1977, in the United States, Vestergard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Vestergard in 1968 was 66, and 74 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vestergard 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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