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Nichard Family History

Nichard Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Richard, Orchard, Chard, Pickard, Picard, Dickard, Bechard, Reichard

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Where is the Nichard family from?

You can see how Nichard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nichard family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Nichard family living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Nichard's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Nichard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nichard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Nichard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nichard 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Nichard. 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 15 military records available for the last name Nichard. For the veterans among your Nichard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nichard lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nichard 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nichard

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