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Dennard Family History

Dennard Name Meaning

English (Kent and Sussex): habitational name from Denwood Street in Crundale (Kent). Medieval records reveal the name's derivation from Old English denu ‘valley’ + ford ‘ford river-crossing’. Compare Denard .

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


Similar surnames: Connard, Henard, Dienhart, Echard, Lenard, Denard, Despard, Denmark

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Where is the Dennard family from?

You can see how Dennard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dennard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dennard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Dennard families living in Quebec. This was about 32% of all the recorded Dennard's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dennard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dennard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dennard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dennard. 33% of Dennard men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Dennard women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dennard were Farm Laborer and Laundress. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Laundress
    7%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Dennard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dennard 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 454 immigration records available for the last name Dennard. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dennard. For the veterans among your Dennard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dennard lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Dennard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dennard in 1941 was 67, and 77 in 2004.

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