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Evard Name Meaning

French and Swiss French: shortened form of Evrard .

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


Similar surnames: Evert, Nard, Emard, Bevard, Ewart, Echard, Chard, Evrard, Revard

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Where is the Evard family from?

You can see how Evard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Evard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Evard families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Evard's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Evard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Evard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Evard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Evard. 42% of Evard men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Evard women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Evard were Taxi Driver and Housekeeper. .

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Taxi Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Evard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evard 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 371 immigration records available for the last name Evard. 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 283 military records available for the last name Evard. For the veterans among your Evard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evard lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Evard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Evard in 1962 was 60, and 73 in 2004.

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