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Pichard Family History

Pichard 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: Pickard, Picard, Richard, Prichard, Pichardo, Orchard, Packard, Chard

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Where is the Pichard family from?

You can see how Pichard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pichard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pichard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 44 Pichard families living in Ontario. This was about 39% of all the recorded Pichard's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pichard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pichard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pichard ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pichard. 75% of Pichard men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Pichard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pichard 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pichard. 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 439 military records available for the last name Pichard. For the veterans among your Pichard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pichard lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pichard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pichard in 1962 was 80, and 84 in 2004.

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