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Ovard Family History

Ovard Surname Meaning

English (Midlands): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Ovard family from?

You can see how Ovard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ovard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Ovard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Ovard families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ovard's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ovard families in 1911.
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What did your Ovard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ovard. 25% of Ovard men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ovard women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Painter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ovard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ovard 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Ovard. 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 156 military records available for the last name Ovard. For the veterans among your Ovard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ovard lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Ovard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ovard in 1960 was 52, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ovard 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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