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Ikard Family History

Ikard Surname Meaning

Variant of Ikerd a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Ikard family from?

You can see how Ikard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ikard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ikard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Ikard families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Ikard's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Ikard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ikard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ikard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ikard. 28% of Ikard men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Ikard women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ikard were Salesman and Practical Nurse.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    37%
  • Teacher
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Practical Nurse
    19%

What Ikard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ikard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ikard 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Ikard. 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 657 military records available for the last name Ikard. For the veterans among your Ikard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ikard lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Ikard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Ikard in 1955 was 46, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ikard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ikard 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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