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Ardison Family History

Ardison 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: Addison, Hardison, Arrison, Allison, Ardon, Harmison, Arneson, Raison

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Where is the Ardison family from?

You can see how Ardison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ardison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ardison families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Ardison families living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ardison's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Ardison families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ardison 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 Ardison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ardison. 30% of Ardison men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Glass Worker
    12%

What Ardison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ardison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ardison 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Ardison. 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 194 military records available for the last name Ardison. For the veterans among your Ardison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ardison lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ardison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ardison in 1963 was 67, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ardison

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ardison 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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