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Mesnard Family History

Mesnard Surname Meaning

French: altered form of Ménard (see Menard).

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


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Where is the Mesnard family from?

You can see how Mesnard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mesnard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mesnard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 53 Mesnard families living in Quebec. This was about 90% of all the recorded Mesnard's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mesnard families in 1911.
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What did your Mesnard ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mesnard. 100% of Mesnard 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
    100%

What Mesnard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mesnard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mesnard 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 334 immigration records available for the last name Mesnard. 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 279 military records available for the last name Mesnard. For the veterans among your Mesnard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mesnard lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Mesnard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Mesnard in 1944 was 25, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mesnard 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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