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Biard Family History

Biard Surname Meaning

French: variant of Bigard a topographic name denoting a house with the fenced garden from bigardium a Latinized word of ancient Germanic origin (composed of the prefix bi ‘near’ + the noun gard ‘garden’).

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


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Where is the Biard family from?

You can see how Biard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Biard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 38 Biard families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Biard's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Biard families in 1911.
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What did your Biard ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Biard. 34% of Biard men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Labourer
    34%
  • Gerant
    34%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Biard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biard 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 545 immigration records available for the last name Biard. 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 540 military records available for the last name Biard. For the veterans among your Biard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biard lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Biard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Biard in 1961 was 50, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biard 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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