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Shard Family History

Shard Surname Meaning

see Sheard.

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


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Where is the Shard family from?

You can see how Shard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 58 Shard families living in Cheshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Shard's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Shard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shard 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 Shard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shard. 17% of Shard men worked as a Gardener and 86% of Shard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shard were Gardener (retired) and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Gardener
    17%
  • Joiner
    17%
  • Jobbing Gardener
    12%
  • Gardener (retired)
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    4%
  • Dress Maker
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

What Shard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Shard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shard 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Shard. 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 486 military records available for the last name Shard. For the veterans among your Shard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shard lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Shard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Shard in 1967 was 30, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shard 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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