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Epard Family History

Epard 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: Emard, Evard, Lepard, Eppard, Bard, Hard, Beard, Yard, Ward, Seward

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Where is the Epard family from?

You can see how Epard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Epard family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Epard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Epard families living in Virginia. This was about 83% of all the recorded Epard's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Epard families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Epard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Epard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Epard. 70% of Epard men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Laborer
    30%
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Census Records

There are 651 census records available for the last name Epard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Epard 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Epard. 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 85 military records available for the last name Epard. For the veterans among your Epard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Epard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Epard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Epard in 1963 was 71, and 83 in 1999.

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