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Calvard Family History

Calvard Name Meaning

see Calvert .

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


Similar surnames: Callard, Colvard, Calland, Harvard, Mallard, Callari, Allard, Savard

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Where is the Calvard family from?

You can see how Calvard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calvard family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Calvard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Calvard families living in Alabama. This was about 67% of all the recorded Calvard's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Calvard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calvard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Calvard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Calvard. 50% of Calvard men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Calvard women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 672 census records available for the last name Calvard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calvard 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Calvard. 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 61 military records available for the last name Calvard. For the veterans among your Calvard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calvard lifespan?

Average Calvard life expectancy in 1972 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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