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Breard Family History

Breard Surname Meaning

Altered form (Bréard) of Breillard: habitational name from Le Breillard, a place in Loire-Atlantique. The surname Breillard is very rare in France.

French (Bréard): metathesized form of Bérard (see Berard).

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


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You can see how Breard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Breard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 83 Breard families living in Quebec. This was about 93% of all the recorded Breard's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Breard families in 1911.
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What did your Breard ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Cultivateur
    60%
  • Journalier
    40%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Breard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breard 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 499 immigration records available for the last name Breard. 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 269 military records available for the last name Breard. For the veterans among your Breard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Breard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Breard in 1963 was 67, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breard 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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