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Ardo Family History

Ardo 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: Aro, Cardo, Arco, Ando, Ard, Pardo, Arno, Argo, Ardon, Nardo

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Where is the Ardo family from?

You can see how Ardo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ardo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ardo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 4 Ardo families living in Angus. This was about 44% of all the recorded Ardo's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Ardo families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ardo 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 Ardo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ardo. 72% of Ardo men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Ardo women worked as a Telephone Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ardo were Tool Maker and Stater Winder.

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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
    72%
  • Tool Maker
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    50%
  • Stater Winder
    50%

What Ardo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ardo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ardo 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Ardo. 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 393 military records available for the last name Ardo. For the veterans among your Ardo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ardo lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Ardo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ardo in 1959 was 36, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ardo 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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