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Harchard Family History

Harchard Name 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: Orchard, Harvard, Marchand, Burchard, Birchard, Barnhard, Borchard

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Where is the Harchard family from?

You can see how Harchard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harchard family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Harchard families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Harchard's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Harchard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harchard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harchard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harchard. 100% of Harchard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Harchard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harchard 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Harchard. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Harchard. For the veterans among your Harchard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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