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Simard Family History

Simard Name Meaning

French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Sigmar composed of the elements sigi ‘victory’ + mari meri ‘famous’. Compare Seymore Seymour and Simar .

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


Similar surnames: Smarr, Sicard, Izard, Grimard, Savard, Simar, Wiard, Emard, Seward

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Where is the Simard family from?

You can see how Simard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Simard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4,788 Simard families living in Quebec. This was about 97% of all the recorded Simard's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Simard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Simard ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Simard. 27% of Simard men worked as a Cultivateur and 10% of Simard women worked as a Servante. Some less common occupations for Americans named Simard were Menuisier and Mnagre. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    27%
  • Journalier
    21%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    3%
  • Menuisier
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    10%
  • Institutrice
    10%
  • Cultivateur
    9%
  • Mnagre
    8%
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Census Records

There are 90,000 census records available for the last name Simard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simard 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Simard. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Simard. For the veterans among your Simard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simard lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Simard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Simard in 1951 was 36, and 81 in 2004.

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