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Ardelman Family History

Ardelman 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: Andelman, Adelman, Ardelean, Appelman, Abelman, Alderman, Creelman

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Where is the Ardelman family from?

You can see how Ardelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ardelman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ardelman families living in Ohio. This was about 83% of all the recorded Ardelman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ardelman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ardelman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ardelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ardelman. 100% of Ardelman women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Ardelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ardelman 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Ardelman. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ardelman. For the veterans among your Ardelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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