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Oard Family History

Oard Surname Meaning

English (northern) and Scottish: variant of Ord.

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


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Where is the Oard family from?

You can see how Oard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Oard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Oard families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Oard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Oard families in 1891.
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What did your Oard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oard. 34% of Oard men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Oard women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Oard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oard 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Oard. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Oard. For the veterans among your Oard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oard lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Oard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Oard in 1964 was 80, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oard 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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