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Kanard Family History

Kanard 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: Canard, Manard, Ranard, Kynard, Kinard, Hazard, Kadar, Anand, Agard

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Where is the Kanard family from?

You can see how Kanard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kanard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Kanard families living in Kentucky. This was about 28% of all the recorded Kanard's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Kanard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kanard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kanard. 77% of Kanard men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Kanard women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kanard were Farmer and New Worker. .

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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
    77%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kanard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanard 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Kanard. 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 149 military records available for the last name Kanard. For the veterans among your Kanard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanard lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kanard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kanard in 1954 was 44, and 66 in 2004.

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