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Ardan Family History

Ardan 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: Arden, Arman, Ardon, Adan, Arian, Adrian, Adam, Harden, Hardman

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Where is the Ardan family from?

You can see how Ardan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ardan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ardan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Ardan families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Ardan's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Ardan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ardan 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 Ardan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ardan. 50% of Ardan 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Dentist
    17%

What Ardan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 354 census records available for the last name Ardan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ardan 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Ardan. 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 51 military records available for the last name Ardan. For the veterans among your Ardan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ardan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Ardan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ardan in 1963 was 84, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ardan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ardan 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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