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Goulard Family History

Goulard 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: Goulart, Goddard, Pollard, Boilard, Gillard, Gossard, Gourd, Gothard

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Where is the Goulard family from?

You can see how Goulard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goulard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Goulard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 16 Goulard families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Goulard's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Goulard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goulard 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 Goulard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goulard. 34% of Goulard men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Goulard women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Watchman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Goulard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 937 census records available for the last name Goulard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goulard 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 584 immigration records available for the last name Goulard. 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 50 military records available for the last name Goulard. For the veterans among your Goulard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goulard lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Goulard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Goulard in 1965 was 86, and 85 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goulard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goulard 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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