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Periard Family History

Periard 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: Bernard, Gerard, Peppard, Herard, Persaud, Persad, Berard, Peard

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Where is the Periard family from?

You can see how Periard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Periard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Periard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 78 Periard families living in Quebec. This was about 61% of all the recorded Periard's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Periard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Periard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Periard ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Periard. 24% of Periard men worked as a Cultivateur. .

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Journalier
    14%
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What Periard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Periard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Periard 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Periard. 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 119 military records available for the last name Periard. For the veterans among your Periard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Periard lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2001, in the United States, Periard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Periard in 1955 was 48, and 86 in 2001.

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