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Dignard Family History

Dignard 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: Linard, Pinard, Dignam, Gagnard, Dugard, Dickard, Di Nardo, Dennard

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Where is the Dignard family from?

You can see how Dignard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dignard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dignard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 81 Dignard families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Dignard's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dignard families in 1911.
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What did your Dignard ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Cuisinire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Dignard. 44% of Dignard men worked as a Cultivateur and 50% of Dignard women worked as a Cuisinire. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dignard were Pcheur and Menagre. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    44%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Pcheur
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Cuisinire
    50%
  • Menagre
    50%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dignard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dignard 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 465 immigration records available for the last name Dignard. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 196 military records available for the last name Dignard. For the veterans among your Dignard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dignard lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dignard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dignard in 1964 was 54, and 82 in 2004.

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