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Wangsgaard Family History

Wangsgaard 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: Wangsgard, Haggard, Wingard, Norgaard, Hansard, Maggard, Winegard

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Where is the Wangsgaard family from?

You can see how Wangsgaard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wangsgaard family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Wangsgaard families living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Wangsgaard's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Wangsgaard families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Wangsgaard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wangsgaard 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Wangsgaard. 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 17 military records available for the last name Wangsgaard. For the veterans among your Wangsgaard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wangsgaard lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Wangsgaard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wangsgaard in 1966 was 74, and 62 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wangsgaard 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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