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Chamard Family History

Chamard Surname Meaning

French: habitational name from (Le) Chamard the name of several places in the central part of France notably in Haute-Loire and Ardèche.

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


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Where is the Chamard family from?

You can see how Chamard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chamard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chamard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Chamard families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chamard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chamard families in 1891.
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What did your Chamard ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Cultivateur were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Chamard. 43% of Chamard men worked as a Cultivateur and 34% of Chamard women worked as a Cultivateur. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chamard were Fils De Cultivateur and Tudiant.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    43%
  • Journalier
    29%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    34%
  • Couturire
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Tudiant
    23%

What Chamard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chamard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chamard 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Chamard. 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 76 military records available for the last name Chamard. For the veterans among your Chamard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chamard lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Chamard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Chamard in 1966 was 51, and 94 in 2000.

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