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Carnard Family History

Carnard 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: Canard, Barnard, Bernard, Harvard, Callard, Baynard, Cunard, Conard

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Where is the Carnard family from?

You can see how Carnard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carnard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Carnard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Carnard family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Carnard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Carnard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carnard 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 144 census records available for the last name Carnard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carnard 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Carnard. 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 17 military records available for the last name Carnard. For the veterans among your Carnard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carnard lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2002, in the United States, Carnard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Carnard in 1988 was 54, and 59 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carnard 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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