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Fouard Family History

Fouard 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: Foard, Ford, Howard, Coward, Coard, Huard, Gourd, Bovard, Conard

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Where is the Fouard family from?

You can see how Fouard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fouard family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Fouard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fouard family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Fouard's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Fouard families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Fouard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fouard 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Fouard. 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 6 military records available for the last name Fouard. For the veterans among your Fouard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fouard lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Fouard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Fouard in 1966 was 82, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fouard 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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