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Arder Family History

Arder 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: Alder, Harder, Arber, Arden, Ander, Ader, Armer, Marder, Carder

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Where is the Arder family from?

You can see how Arder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Arder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Arder families living in Quebec. This was about 60% of all the recorded Arder's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Arder families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Arder ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Arder. 100% of Arder men worked as a Labourer.

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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

  • Labourer
    100%

What Arder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 919 census records available for the last name Arder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arder 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Arder. 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 400 military records available for the last name Arder. For the veterans among your Arder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arder lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Arder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Arder in 1964 was 83, and 73 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Arder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arder ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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