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Pochard Family History

Pochard Surname Meaning

French:: variant of Bochard itself a variant of Bouchard. Possibly in some cases also a derivative of Poche formed with the pejorative suffix -ard.

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


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Where is the Pochard family from?

You can see how Pochard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pochard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pochard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Pochard families living in Manitoba. This was about 80% of all the recorded Pochard's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Pochard families in 1911.
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What did your Pochard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pochard. 67% of Pochard men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Pochard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 406 census records available for the last name Pochard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pochard 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Pochard. 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 38 military records available for the last name Pochard. For the veterans among your Pochard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pochard lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Pochard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pochard in 1966 was 68, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pochard 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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