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Gichard Family History

Gichard 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: Richard, Guichard, Orchard, Chard, Pickard, Gillard, Picard, Gothard

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Where is the Gichard family from?

You can see how Gichard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gichard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gichard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Gichard families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Gichard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gichard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gichard 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 Gichard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gichard. 80% of Gichard 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
    80%
  • State Registered Nurse
    20%

What Gichard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 876 census records available for the last name Gichard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gichard 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Gichard. 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 52 military records available for the last name Gichard. For the veterans among your Gichard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gichard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Gichard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gichard in 1963 was 75, and 77 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gichard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gichard 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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