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Banard Family History

Banard 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: Bayard, Baynard, Bankard, Canard, Manard, Ranard, Benard, Barnard

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Where is the Banard family from?

You can see how Banard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Banard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Banard families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 36% of all the recorded Banard's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Banard families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banard 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 Banard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Banard. 40% of Banard men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Banard women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Banard were Timekeeper and Waitress. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    33%
  • Attendant
    8%
  • Timekeeper
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Banard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banard 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Banard. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 298 military records available for the last name Banard. For the veterans among your Banard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banard lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Banard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Banard in 1965 was 77, and 69 in 2002.

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