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Souard Family History

Souard 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: Sogard, Soward, Soard, Stuard, Seward, Howard, Solar, Coward, Coard

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Where is the Souard family from?

You can see how Souard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Souard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Souard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Souard families living in Missouri. This was about 74% of all the recorded Souard's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Souard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Souard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Souard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Souard 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Souard. 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 10 military records available for the last name Souard. For the veterans among your Souard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Souard lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Souard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Souard in 1965 was 63, and 94 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Souard 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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