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Ward Family History
Ward Genealogy & Family TreeWard is an English name from Northampton, England, where the first Ward ancestor, Osbert de Varde, was recorded in 1130. It comes from the Old German ward, which means “guardian” or "watchman." Roots for this name also come from Ireland. It is the 71st most common surname in the United States. The family motto is Comme je fus which means “As I was.”
Other spellings include “Warde” and “Varde.” Notable people with the surname include American football player Derrick Ward (New York Jets, New York Giants, Tampa Bay Buccaneers), American football player Hines Ward, Jr. (Pittsburgh Steelers), and American actress Sela Ward (The Fugitive, House M.D., Once and Again). The first Ward to come to America was Andrew Ward in New England in 1630.
Ward Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Sarah Ward -- --, 1855 March 27, 1919 North Carolina
- Christopher Ward -- --, 1450 December 31, 1521
- Samuel Ward -- --, 1644 January 8, 1693 Connecticut
- William Ward -- --, 1841 February 12, 1922 Lincolnshire
- Stanley Leonard Ward -- --, 1911 October 0, 1981
Ward Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Mary Josephine Ward -- --, 1890 December 0, 1982
- Ann Ward -- --, 1620 July 23, 1718 Connecticut
- Andrew Ward -- --, 1645 January 8, 1690 Connecticut
- Mary Ward -- --, 1625 December 0, 1692
- William Ward -- --, 1636 December 0, 1676 Massachusetts
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