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Theard Family History

Theard Surname Meaning

French (northwestern; Théard): from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements theudo- ‘people nation’ + hard ‘hardy brave strong’.

This surname is also found in Haiti.

In the US it is found mainly in LA.

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


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Where is the Theard family from?

You can see how Theard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Theard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 89 Theard families living in Yorkshire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Theard's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Theard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Theard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Press Toolmaker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Theard. 100% of Theard men worked as a Press Toolmaker and 100% of Theard 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Press Toolmaker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Theard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theard 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 442 immigration records available for the last name Theard. 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 285 military records available for the last name Theard. For the veterans among your Theard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Theard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Theard in 1963 was 75, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theard 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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