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Equhart Family History

Equhart Name 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: Urquhart, Ehart, Duhart, Neuhart, Earhart, Ehrhart, Erhart, Eckhart

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Where is the Equhart family from?

You can see how Equhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Equhart family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Equhart families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Equhart's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Equhart families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Equhart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Equhart ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Equhart ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Equhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Equhart 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Equhart. 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 Equhart. For the veterans among your Equhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Equhart lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1982, in the United States, Equhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Equhart in 1975 was 23, and 70 in 1982.

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