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Theard Family History

Theard Surname Meaning

French (northwestern; Théard): from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements theudo- ‘people nation’ + hard ‘hardy brave strong’.

This surname is also found in Haiti.

In the US it is found mainly in LA.

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


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Where is the Theard family from?

You can see how Theard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Theard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 16 Theard families living in Quebec. This was about 73% of all the recorded Theard's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Theard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Theard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Theard. 28% of Theard men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Theard women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Theard were Porter and Stenographer.

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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
    28%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Porter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Theard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theard 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 442 immigration records available for the last name Theard. 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 285 military records available for the last name Theard. For the veterans among your Theard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Theard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Theard in 1963 was 75, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theard 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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