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Terard Family History

Terard Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gerard, Herard, Berard, Beard, Terry, Seward, Bernard, Legard, Terra

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Where is the Terard family from?

You can see how Terard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Terard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Terard families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Terard's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Terard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Terard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terard 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Terard. 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 military records available for the last name Terard. For the veterans among your Terard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terard lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terard 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Terard

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