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Megaard Family History

Megaard Name 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: Melgaard, Negaard, Legard, Odegaard, Maggard, Nygaard, Mesnard

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Where is the Megaard family from?

You can see how Megaard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megaard family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Megaard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Megaard families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Megaard's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Megaard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megaard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Megaard ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Megaard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megaard 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Megaard. 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 34 military records available for the last name Megaard. For the veterans among your Megaard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megaard lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Megaard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Megaard in 1969 was 45, and 83 in 2000.

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