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Johnsgard Family History

Johnsgard 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: Bongard, Johnsrud, Ohnstad, Johnston, Haggard, Wingard, Onstad

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Where is the Johnsgard family from?

You can see how Johnsgard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johnsgard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Johnsgard family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Johnsgard's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Johnsgard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Johnsgard 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 128 census records available for the last name Johnsgard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johnsgard 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Johnsgard. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Johnsgard. For the veterans among your Johnsgard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Johnsgard lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Johnsgard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Johnsgard in 1966 was 66, and 98 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Johnsgard 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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