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Sansgaard Family History

Sansgaard 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: Hansard, Nygaard, Negaard, Wangsgard, Damgaard, Aagaard, Sanger

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Where is the Sansgaard family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sansgaard 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 Sansgaard ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Sansgaard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sansgaard 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sansgaard. 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 13 military records available for the last name Sansgaard. For the veterans among your Sansgaard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sansgaard lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1999, in the United States, Sansgaard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sansgaard in 1956 was 34, and 76 in 1999.

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