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Erard Family History

Erard 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: Gerard, Emard, Herard, Berard, Evrard, Evard, Erhard, Bard, Brand

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Where is the Erard family from?

You can see how Erard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Erard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Erard families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Erard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Erard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erard 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 Erard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erard. 50% of Erard men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Erard women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Erard were Bricklayer and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Baker
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Bricklayer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Erard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erard 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Erard. 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 345 military records available for the last name Erard. For the veterans among your Erard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erard lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Erard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Erard in 1955 was 62, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Erard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erard 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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