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Guillard Family History

Guillard Surname Meaning

French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Willihard composed of the elements wil ‘will’ and hard ‘hard strong’.

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


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Where is the Guillard family from?

You can see how Guillard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guillard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Guillard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 28 Guillard families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Guillard's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Guillard families in 1911.
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What did your Guillard ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Guillard. 60% of Guillard 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%
  • Farmer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Guillard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guillard 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Guillard. 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 297 military records available for the last name Guillard. For the veterans among your Guillard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guillard lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Guillard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Guillard in 1966 was 73, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guillard 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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