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Custard Family History

Custard Surname Meaning

English (Dorset): variant of Coster.

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


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Where is the Custard family from?

You can see how Custard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Custard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Custard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Custard families living in Dorset. This was about 35% of all the recorded Custard's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Custard families in 1891.
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What did your Custard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayers Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Custard. 50% of Custard men worked as a Bricklayers Labourer and 100% of Custard 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

  • Bricklayers Labourer
    50%
  • Bricklayer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Custard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Custard 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Custard. 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 Custard. For the veterans among your Custard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Custard lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Custard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Custard in 1943 was 58, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Custard 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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