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Izard Family History

Izard Surname Meaning

English (southeastern): variant of Izzard. French: variant of Isard.

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


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Where is the Izard family from?

You can see how Izard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Izard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Izard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 115 Izard families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Izard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Izard families in 1891.
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What did your Izard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Izard. 34% of Izard men worked as an Incapacitated and 80% of Izard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Izard were Head Gardener and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    34%
  • Retired
    34%
  • Head Gardener
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Housewife
    5%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Izard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Izard 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Izard. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Izard. For the veterans among your Izard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Izard lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Izard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Izard in 1962 was 75, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Izard 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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