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Berard Family History

Berard Surname Meaning

French (Bérard): from the ancient Germanic personal name Berhard composed of the elements ber(n) ‘bear’ and hard ‘hard strong’.

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


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Where is the Berard family from?

You can see how Berard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Berard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Berard families living in Lancashire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Berard's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Berard families in 1891.
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What did your Berard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Berard. 75% of Berard 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
    75%
  • Private Means
    25%

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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Berard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berard 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Berard. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Berard. For the veterans among your Berard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berard lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Berard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Berard in 1951 was 49, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berard 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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