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Whakard Family History

Whakard 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: Hazard, Havard, Wickard, Thagard, Akard, Shapard, Hard, Haar, Packard

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Where is the Whakard family from?

You can see how Whakard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whakard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Whakard family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Whakard's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Whakard families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Whakard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whakard 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Whakard. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Whakard. For the veterans among your Whakard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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