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Dainard Family History

Dainard 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: Mainard, Linard, Pinard, Drinkard, Baynard, Canard, Maynard, Gagnard

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Where is the Dainard family from?

You can see how Dainard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dainard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dainard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 69 Dainard families living in Ontario. This was about 68% of all the recorded Dainard's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dainard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dainard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dainard ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dainard. 59% of Dainard 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
    59%
  • Labourer
    18%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farmers Son
    11%
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What Dainard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dainard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dainard 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Dainard. 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 111 military records available for the last name Dainard. For the veterans among your Dainard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dainard lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Dainard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dainard in 1969 was 89, and 77 in 2003.

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