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Vard Family History

Vard 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: Bard, Hard, Yard, Ward, Vara, Ard, Gard, Card, Vari, Vardy

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Where is the Vard family from?

You can see how Vard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Vard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Vard families living in Alberta. This was about 70% of all the recorded Vard's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Vard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vard 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 Vard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vard. 17% of Vard men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Vard women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vard were Farm Laborer and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Vard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 937 census records available for the last name Vard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vard 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Vard. 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 77 military records available for the last name Vard. For the veterans among your Vard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vard lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1982, in the United States, Vard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Vard in 1969 was 94, and 68 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vard 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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