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Guichard Family History

Guichard Surname Meaning

French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Wichard composed of the elements wīg ‘battle combat’ + hard ‘hardy strong’.

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


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Where is the Guichard family from?

You can see how Guichard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guichard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Guichard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Guichard families living in British Columbia. This was about 56% of all the recorded Guichard's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Guichard families in 1911.
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What did your Guichard ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Guichard. 60% of Guichard men worked as a Journalier.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Guichard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guichard 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Guichard. 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 359 military records available for the last name Guichard. For the veterans among your Guichard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guichard lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Guichard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Guichard in 1959 was 57, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guichard 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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