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Spenard Family History

Spenard Name Meaning

French Canadian (Spénard): altered form of German Spenner or alternatively perhaps of its variant Spennert which is not found in Germany. Compare Spinner .

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


Similar surnames: Pinard, Menard, Lenard, Benard, Denard, Venard, Chenard, Renard

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Where is the Spenard family from?

You can see how Spenard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spenard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Spenard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Spenard families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Spenard's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Spenard families in 1911.
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What did your Spenard ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Mill Marchand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Spenard. 27% of Spenard men worked as a Journalier and 34% of Spenard women worked as a Mill Marchand. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spenard were Mcanicien and Embroidery. .

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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

  • Journalier
    27%
  • Cultivateur
    24%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Mcanicien
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Mill Marchand
    34%
  • Tisserand
    34%
  • Embroidery
    34%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Spenard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spenard 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 426 immigration records available for the last name Spenard. 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 424 military records available for the last name Spenard. For the veterans among your Spenard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spenard lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Spenard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Spenard in 1948 was 46, and 78 in 2004.

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