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Manard Family History

Manard Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Ménard (see Menard).

Altered form of English Maynard.

French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Manhard (see Manhardt).

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


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Where is the Manard family from?

You can see how Manard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Manard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Manard families living in Lancashire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Manard's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Manard families in 1891.
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What did your Manard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Manard. 21% of Manard men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Manard women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Manard were Proprietor and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Waitress
    14%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Manard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manard 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 460 immigration records available for the last name Manard. 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 837 military records available for the last name Manard. For the veterans among your Manard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manard lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Manard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Manard in 1958 was 51, and 80 in 2004.

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