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Duckard Family History

Duckard 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: Dickard, Deckard, Packard, Ducker, Pickard, Lockard, Dubard, Dugard

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Where is the Duckard family from?

You can see how Duckard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duckard family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Duckard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Duckard family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Duckard's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Duckard families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duckard 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 54 census records available for the last name Duckard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duckard 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Duckard. 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 9 military records available for the last name Duckard. For the veterans among your Duckard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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