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Becard Family History

Becard 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: Beard, Bedard, Bechard, Berard, Bevard, Benard, Bard, Bear, Seward

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Where is the Becard family from?

You can see how Becard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Becard family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Becard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1881 there was 1 Becard family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Becard's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Becard families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Becard 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 123 census records available for the last name Becard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Becard 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Becard. 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 14 military records available for the last name Becard. For the veterans among your Becard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Becard lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Becard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Becard in 1977 was 76, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Becard 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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