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Viard Family History

Viard Surname Meaning

French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Withard from the elements wid(u) ‘wood forest’ and hard ‘hard’.

This surname is also found in Haiti.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Viard family from?

You can see how Viard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Viard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Viard families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Viard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Viard families in 1891.
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What did your Viard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Viard. 50% of Viard 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Viard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viard 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 879 immigration records available for the last name Viard. 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 272 military records available for the last name Viard. For the veterans among your Viard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viard lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Viard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Viard in 1965 was 43, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viard 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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