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Ardear Family History

Ardear Surname 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: Dear, Alder, Harder, Arber, Arden, Ander, Ader, Armer, Marder, Carder

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Ardear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ardear 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ardear. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Ardear. For the veterans among your Ardear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ardear lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1975, in the United States, Ardear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Ardear in 1970 was 76, and 81 in 1975.

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