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Ardin Family History

Ardin Surname Meaning

see Arden.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ardin family from?

You can see how Ardin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ardin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ardin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Ardin families living in Ontario. This was about 79% of all the recorded Ardin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ardin families in 1911.
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What did your Ardin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ardin. 28% of Ardin men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    28%
  • Merchant
    19%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ardin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ardin 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 387 immigration records available for the last name Ardin. 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 362 military records available for the last name Ardin. For the veterans among your Ardin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ardin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Ardin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ardin in 1965 was 79, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ardin 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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