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Edgard Family History

Edgard 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: Edward, Edgar, Engard, Agard, Legard, Gard, Newgard, Bedard, Bogard

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Where is the Edgard family from?

You can see how Edgard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edgard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Edgard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Edgard families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Edgard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Edgard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edgard 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 Edgard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Edgard. 100% of Edgard 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 884 census records available for the last name Edgard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edgard 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 326 immigration records available for the last name Edgard. 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 73 military records available for the last name Edgard. For the veterans among your Edgard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edgard lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Edgard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Edgard in 1967 was 86, and 81 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edgard 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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