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Witchard Family History

Witchard Surname Meaning

see Wishart.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Witchard family from?

You can see how Witchard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witchard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Witchard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 17 Witchard families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 63% of all the recorded Witchard's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Witchard families in 1911.
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What did your Witchard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Witchard. 60% of Witchard men worked as a Cowman and 84% of Witchard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Witchard were Farm Carter and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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 1939

  • Cowman
    60%
  • Farm Carter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    7%

What Witchard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Witchard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witchard 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Witchard. 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 106 military records available for the last name Witchard. For the veterans among your Witchard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witchard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Witchard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Witchard in 1963 was 59, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witchard 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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