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Ardiff Family History

Ardiff Surname Meaning

probably an altered anglicized form of de Carduibh see Cardiff.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Ardiff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ardiff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ardiff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Ardiff family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ardiff's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ardiff families in 1911.
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What did your Ardiff ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

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Census Records

There are 382 census records available for the last name Ardiff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ardiff 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Ardiff. 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 121 military records available for the last name Ardiff. For the veterans among your Ardiff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ardiff lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Ardiff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ardiff in 1968 was 55, and 73 in 2001.

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