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Lydiard Family History

Lydiard Name Meaning

see Liddiard .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Liddiard, Ledyard, Leonard, Yard, Goddard, Lombard, Edward, Legard

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Where is the Lydiard family from?

You can see how Lydiard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lydiard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lydiard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 21 Lydiard families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 66% of all the recorded Lydiard's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Lydiard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lydiard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lydiard ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lydiard. 100% of Lydiard 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
    100%
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There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lydiard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lydiard 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 446 immigration records available for the last name Lydiard. 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 535 military records available for the last name Lydiard. For the veterans among your Lydiard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lydiard lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Lydiard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lydiard in 1943 was 36, and 65 in 2004.

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