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Emard Family History

Emard Surname Meaning

French (Émard): from the ancient Germanic personal name Haimhard composed of the elements haim ‘home’ and hard ‘hard strong’.

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


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Where is the Emard family from?

You can see how Emard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Emard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 11 Emard families living in Leicestershire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Emard's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Emard families in 1891.
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What did your Emard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Emard. 100% of Emard 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Emard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emard 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 541 immigration records available for the last name Emard. 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 544 military records available for the last name Emard. For the veterans among your Emard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emard lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Emard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Emard in 1959 was 70, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emard 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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