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Ardire Family History

Ardire 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: Ardrey, Andre, Fraire, Martire, Hardie, Freire, Admire, Alire, Ardito

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Where is the Ardire family from?

You can see how Ardire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ardire family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ardire families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Ardire family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ardire's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ardire families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ardire surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ardire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ardire. 50% of Ardire men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ardire women worked as an Operator.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Janitor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Ardire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Ardire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ardire 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Ardire. 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 159 military records available for the last name Ardire. For the veterans among your Ardire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ardire lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Ardire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ardire in 1958 was 58, and 17 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ardire 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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