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Churchgard Family History

Churchgard 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: Churchman, Burchard, Schuchard, Orchard, Churchill, Bouchard, Church

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Where is the Churchgard family from?

You can see how Churchgard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Churchgard family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Churchgard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Churchgard families living in Norfolk. This was about 42% of all the recorded Churchgard's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Churchgard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Churchgard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Churchgard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Churchgard 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Churchgard. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Churchgard. For the veterans among your Churchgard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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