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Eliard Family History

Eliard Surname 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: Elward, Elhard, Ellard, Elias, Edward, Eland, Linard, Elford, Allard

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Where is the Eliard family from?

You can see how Eliard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eliard family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eliard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Eliard family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eliard's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Eliard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eliard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Eliard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eliard. 100% of Eliard men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Eliard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eliard 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Eliard. 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 26 military records available for the last name Eliard. For the veterans among your Eliard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eliard lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Eliard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Eliard in 1974 was 74, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eliard ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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