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Wesgaard Family History

Wesgaard 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, Westgard, Negaard, Legard, Wingard, Odegaard, Lessard

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Where is the Wesgaard family from?

You can see how Wesgaard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wesgaard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wesgaard family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Wesgaard's in USA. California had the highest population of Wesgaard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wesgaard 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 Wesgaard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wesgaard. 100% of Wesgaard men worked as a Fisherman.

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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

  • Fisherman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Wesgaard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wesgaard 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Wesgaard. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wesgaard. For the veterans among your Wesgaard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wesgaard lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1995, in the United States, Wesgaard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wesgaard in 1983 was 77, and 80 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wesgaard 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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