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Jacquard Family History

Jacquard Surname Meaning

French: from a derivative of the personal name Jacques.

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


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Where is the Jacquard family from?

You can see how Jacquard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jacquard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jacquard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 45 Jacquard families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Jacquard's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Jacquard families in 1911.
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What did your Jacquard ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jacquard. 39% of Jacquard men worked as a Fisherman.

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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

  • Fisherman
    39%
  • Labourer
    39%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Farmer And Fisherman
    12%

What Jacquard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jacquard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jacquard 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Jacquard. 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 47 military records available for the last name Jacquard. For the veterans among your Jacquard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jacquard lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Jacquard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Jacquard in 1970 was 53, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jacquard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jacquard 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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