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Westergard Name Meaning

Swedish (Westergård): habitational name from a farm named with (an altered form of) the elements väster ‘western’ + gård ‘farm’. This surname is also found in Finland. Norwegian (Westergård): see Westergaard .

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


Similar surnames: Westgard, Westerlund, Westerberg, Westberg, Prestegard, Ostergaard

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Where is the Westergard family from?

You can see how Westergard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westergard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Westergard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Westergard families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 57% of all the recorded Westergard's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Westergard families in 1911.
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What did your Westergard ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Westergard. 100% of Westergard 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Westergard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westergard 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 775 immigration records available for the last name Westergard. 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 836 military records available for the last name Westergard. For the veterans among your Westergard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westergard lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Westergard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Westergard in 1954 was 65, and 75 in 2004.

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