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Garard Family History

Garard Surname Meaning

English (London and Buckinghamshire): variant of Gerard.

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


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Where is the Garard family from?

You can see how Garard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Garard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 83 Garard families living in Quebec. This was about 64% of all the recorded Garard's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Garard families in 1911.
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What did your Garard ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Garard. 43% of Garard 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
    43%
  • Ouvrire
    15%
  • Boucher
    15%
  • Journalier
    15%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Garard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garard 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 477 immigration records available for the last name Garard. 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 512 military records available for the last name Garard. For the veterans among your Garard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garard lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Garard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Garard in 1959 was 51, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Garard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garard 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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