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Aguillard Family History

Aguillard Surname Meaning

English: metonymic occupational name for a needle maker from Old French aguillard, a variant (with a change of suffix) of aguillier, from a(i)guille ‘needle’.

French: from Old French aguille ‘needle’ + the pejorative suffix -ard, hence a derogatory nickname for an irritating person.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Aguillard family from?

You can see how Aguillard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aguillard family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Aguillard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 86 Aguillard families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Aguillard's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Aguillard families in 1880.
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What did your Aguillard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aguillard. 46% of Aguillard men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Aguillard women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aguillard were Farming and Servant.

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Farming
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Maid
    30%
  • Student Nurse
    20%
  • Servant
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Aguillard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aguillard 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Aguillard. 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 392 military records available for the last name Aguillard. For the veterans among your Aguillard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aguillard lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Aguillard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Aguillard in 1956 was 51, and 68 in 2004.

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