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Ardister Family History

Ardister 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: Hardister, Preister, Rister, Traister, Ardinger, Reister, Hardester

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Where is the Ardister family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ardister 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 Ardister ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ardister. 50% of Ardister men worked as a Helper.

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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

  • Helper
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Ardister family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Ardister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ardister 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ardister. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ardister. For the veterans among your Ardister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ardister lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Ardister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ardister in 1969 was 23, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ardister 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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