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Blachard Family History

Blachard 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: Blackard, Blanchard, Bachar, Blacher, Bouchard, Bachand, Bechard

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Where is the Blachard family from?

You can see how Blachard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blachard family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blachard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Blachard family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Blachard's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Blachard families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blachard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Blachard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blachard. 100% of Blachard 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
    100%

What Blachard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 758 census records available for the last name Blachard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blachard 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Blachard. 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 97 military records available for the last name Blachard. For the veterans among your Blachard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blachard lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Blachard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Blachard in 1962 was 66, and 30 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blachard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blachard 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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