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Coard Family History

Coard Surname Meaning

English: variant of Cord. In some cases possibly also French: variant of Couard an unflattering nickname from Old French couard ‘coward poltroon’

a compound of coe ‘tail’ + the pejorative suffix -ard.

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


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Where is the Coard family from?

You can see how Coard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 33 Coard families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Coard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Coard families in 1891.
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What did your Coard ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Coard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coard 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 539 immigration records available for the last name Coard. 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 397 military records available for the last name Coard. For the veterans among your Coard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coard lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Coard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Coard in 1951 was 40, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coard 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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