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Menard Name Meaning

French (Ménard): from the ancient Germanic personal name Maginhard composed of the elements magin ‘strength might’ and hard ‘hard strong’. Compare Manard Maynard Manor Manore Miner and Minor .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mesnard, Minard, Benard, Renard, Mainard, Henard, Lenard, Revard

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Where is the Menard family from?

You can see how Menard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Menard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 485 Menard families living in Ontario. This was about 78% of all the recorded Menard's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Menard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Menard ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Cultivateur were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Menard. 17% of Menard men worked as a Cultivateur and 8% of Menard women worked as a Cultivateur. Some less common occupations for Americans named Menard were Cultivateur and Housekeeper. .

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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
    17%
  • Journalier
    16%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Cultivateur
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    8%
  • Couturire
    8%
  • Servante
    7%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
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Census Records

There are 75,000 census records available for the last name Menard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menard 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Menard. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Menard. For the veterans among your Menard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menard lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Menard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Menard in 1943 was 36, and 78 in 2004.

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