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Schaard Family History

Schaard 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: Schaar, Schaad, Chard, Schaal, Schaap, Schaaf, Schaack, Schardt

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Where is the Schaard family from?

You can see how Schaard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schaard families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Schaard's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Schaard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schaard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schaard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schaard. 100% of Schaard 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Schaard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaard 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Schaard. 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 22 military records available for the last name Schaard. For the veterans among your Schaard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaard lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Schaard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Schaard in 1979 was 55, and 70 in 2002.

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