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Cachard Family History

Cachard 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: Orchard, Packard, Bachar, Chard, Callard, Machart, Zachar, Canard

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Where is the Cachard family from?

You can see how Cachard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cachard family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cachard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Cachard families living in Kentucky. This was about 88% of all the recorded Cachard's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Cachard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cachard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cachard ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Cachard ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Cachard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cachard 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Cachard. 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 13 military records available for the last name Cachard. For the veterans among your Cachard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cachard lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1990, in the United States, Cachard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Cachard in 1985 was 85, and 70 in 1990.

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