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Menard Family History

Menard Surname Meaning

French (Ménard): from the ancient Germanic personal name Maginhard composed of the elements magin ‘strength might’ and hard ‘hard strong’.

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


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Where is the Menard family from?

You can see how Menard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Menard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Menard families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Menard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Menard families in 1891.
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What did your Menard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Menard. 100% of Menard 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 75,000 census records available for the last name Menard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menard 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Menard. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Menard. For the veterans among your Menard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menard lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Menard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Menard in 1943 was 36, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menard 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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