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Eard Family History

Eard 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: Bard, Hard, Beard, Yard, Ward, Earl, Ard, Gard, Card, Heard

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Where is the Eard family from?

You can see how Eard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Eard family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Eard's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Eard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eard 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 Eard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Kitchen Help Canteen was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eard. 100% of Eard women worked as a Kitchen Help Canteen.

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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

  • Kitchen Help Canteen
    100%

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Census Records

There are 401 census records available for the last name Eard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eard 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Eard. 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 45 military records available for the last name Eard. For the veterans among your Eard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eard lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1986, in the United States, Eard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Eard in 1985 was 81, and 78 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eard 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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