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Ardry Family History

Ardry 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, Andry, Arora, Drury, Barry, Arney, Hardy, Audrey, Harry

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Where is the Ardry family from?

You can see how Ardry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ardry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ardry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Ardry families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Ardry's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ardry families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ardry 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 Ardry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ardry. 47% of Ardry men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    39%
  • Mechanic
    16%

What Ardry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ardry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ardry 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Ardry. 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 177 military records available for the last name Ardry. For the veterans among your Ardry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ardry lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Ardry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ardry in 1972 was 78, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ardry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ardry 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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