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Nivard Family History

Nivard 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: Rivard, Izard, Linard, Pinard, Picard, Bovard, Vivar, Savard, Novara

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Where is the Nivard family from?

You can see how Nivard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nivard family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Nivard families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Nivard's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Nivard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nivard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Nivard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nivard 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Nivard. 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 16 military records available for the last name Nivard. For the veterans among your Nivard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nivard lifespan?

Average Nivard life expectancy in 1993 was 37 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nivard 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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