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Deard Family History

Deard 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: Beard, Dear, Deary, Heard, Denard, Leard, Peard, Bard, Bear, Hearn

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Where is the Deard family from?

You can see how Deard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Deard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Deard families living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Deard's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Deard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deard 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 Deard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Deard. 100% of Deard 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 400 census records available for the last name Deard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deard 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Deard. 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 34 military records available for the last name Deard. For the veterans among your Deard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deard lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Deard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Deard in 1972 was 67, and 28 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deard 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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