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Geard Family History

Geard Surname Meaning

see Gard.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Geard family from?

You can see how Geard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Geard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 52 Geard families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Geard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Geard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geard 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 Geard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Geard. 50% of Geard men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Geard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geard were Builders Labourer and Retired.

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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

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Builders Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Cotton Weaver
    4%
  • Retired
    4%

What Geard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Geard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geard 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 672 immigration records available for the last name Geard. 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 392 military records available for the last name Geard. For the veterans among your Geard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geard lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Geard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Geard in 1966 was 67, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geard 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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