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Ardell Family History

Ardell Name Meaning

Swedish: compound of an unexplained first element + the suffix -ell a derivative of the Latin adjectival ending -elius.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Adell, Arnell, Carnell, Antell, Fridell, Rudell, Widell, Nordell

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Where is the Ardell family from?

You can see how Ardell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ardell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ardell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 21 Ardell families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Ardell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ardell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ardell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ardell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Ardell. 100% of Ardell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ardell women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Ardell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ardell 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 549 immigration records available for the last name Ardell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 621 military records available for the last name Ardell. For the veterans among your Ardell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ardell lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Ardell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ardell in 1960 was 42, and 78 in 2003.

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