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Duchard Family History

Duchard 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: Orchard, Chard, Bouchard, Kuchar, Dubard, Ducharme, Dugard, Richard

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Where is the Duchard family from?

You can see how Duchard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duchard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1911. The most Duchard families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 4 Duchard families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Duchard's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Duchard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duchard 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 178 census records available for the last name Duchard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duchard 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Duchard. 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 15 military records available for the last name Duchard. For the veterans among your Duchard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duchard lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Duchard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Duchard in 1981 was 79, and 26 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duchard 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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