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Prestegard Family History

Prestegard Surname Meaning

Norwegian (Prestegård): habitational name from any of numerous places called as ‘the priests’ farm’.

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


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Where is the Prestegard family from?

You can see how Prestegard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prestegard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Prestegard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Prestegard families living in Manitoba. This was about 80% of all the recorded Prestegard's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Prestegard families in 1911.
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What did your Prestegard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prestegard. 48% of Prestegard men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Prestegard women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Prestegard were Farm Operator and Stenographer.

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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
    48%
  • Farming
    24%
  • Farming At Home
    10%
  • Farm Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    50%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Prestegard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 856 census records available for the last name Prestegard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prestegard 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Prestegard. 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 83 military records available for the last name Prestegard. For the veterans among your Prestegard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prestegard lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Prestegard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Prestegard in 1954 was 47, and 50 in 2004.

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