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Pallard Family History

Pallard 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: Pollard, Pillard, Mallard, Callard, Allard, Ballard, Pallas, Packard

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Where is the Pallard family from?

You can see how Pallard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pallard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pallard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Pallard families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Pallard's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pallard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pallard 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 Pallard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Painter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pallard. 50% of Pallard men worked as a House Painter and 100% of Pallard 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • House Painter
    50%
  • Builders Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Pallard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Pallard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pallard 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 659 immigration records available for the last name Pallard. 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 399 military records available for the last name Pallard. For the veterans among your Pallard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pallard lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Pallard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pallard in 1967 was 77, and 73 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pallard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pallard 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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