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Avard Family History

Avard Surname Meaning

English (Kent and Sussex): from the Middle English personal name Averd or Award shortened forms of Old English Ælfweard.

French: variant of Havard and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

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


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Where is the Avard family from?

You can see how Avard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Avard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Avard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 61 Avard families living in Kent. This was about 32% of all the recorded Avard's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Avard families in 1891.
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What did your Avard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Avard. 100% of Avard men worked as a Gardener and 82% of Avard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Domestic Duties
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    7%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Avard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Avard 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 860 immigration records available for the last name Avard. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 340 military records available for the last name Avard. For the veterans among your Avard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Avard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Avard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Avard in 1963 was 69, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Avard 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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