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Negaard Name Meaning

Norwegian (also Negård): habitational name from any of several farmsteads named with ne ‘lower’ + gård (old spelling gaard) ‘farm’ denoting a lower position in comparison with other farm(s).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Nygaard, Odegaard, Norgaard, Melgaard, Netland, Gard, Newgard

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Where is the Negaard family from?

You can see how Negaard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Negaard family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Negaard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Negaard families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Negaard's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Negaard families in 1880.
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What did your Negaard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerical Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Negaard. 30% of Negaard men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Negaard women worked as a Clerical Work. .

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Painter
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerical Work
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Negaard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Negaard 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Negaard. 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 137 military records available for the last name Negaard. For the veterans among your Negaard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Negaard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Negaard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Negaard in 1963 was 72, and 81 in 2003.

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