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Gardian Family History

Gardian 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: Gardin, Hardman, Guardia, Hardiman, Garin, Bardin, Garcia, Jardin

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Where is the Gardian family from?

You can see how Gardian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gardian family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gardian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gardian families living in Mississippi. This was about 42% of all the recorded Gardian's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Gardian families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gardian 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 Gardian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gardian. 50% of Gardian men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Gardian women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Farm
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Gardian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 282 census records available for the last name Gardian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gardian 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Gardian. 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 42 military records available for the last name Gardian. For the veterans among your Gardian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gardian lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Gardian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gardian in 1966 was 69, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gardian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gardian 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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