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Cagnard Family History

Cagnard 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: Canard, Gagnard, Haggard, Agard, Callard, Baynard, Cunard, Conard

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Where is the Cagnard family from?

You can see how Cagnard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cagnard family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Cagnard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Cagnard family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Cagnard's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Cagnard families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cagnard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cagnard ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Sorter
    100%

What Cagnard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Cagnard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cagnard 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Cagnard. 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 21 military records available for the last name Cagnard. For the veterans among your Cagnard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cagnard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cagnard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Cagnard in 1963 was 77, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cagnard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cagnard 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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