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Isard Family History

Isard Surname Meaning

English (Kent and Sussex): variant of Izzard.

French: from Ishard an ancient Germanic personal name composed of the elements īs ‘ice’ + hard ‘hardy brave strong’.

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


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Where is the Isard family from?

You can see how Isard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Isard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 61 Isard families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Isard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Isard families in 1891.
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What did your Isard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Isard. 91% of Isard 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
    91%
  • Housewifes Duties Unpaid
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Isard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isard 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 689 immigration records available for the last name Isard. 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 425 military records available for the last name Isard. For the veterans among your Isard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Isard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Isard in 1963 was 83, and 98 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Isard 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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