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Ards Family History

Ards 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: Ard, Aros, Ares, Aris, Hards, Ardis, Arps, Arms, Arts, Arns

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Where is the Ards family from?

You can see how Ards families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ards family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ards families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Ards families living in Manitoba. This was about 83% of all the recorded Ards's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Ards families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ards 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 Ards ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer Below Grou and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ards. 100% of Ards men worked as a Colliery Hewer Below Grou and 100% of Ards women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Colliery Hewer Below Grou
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ards family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 414 census records available for the last name Ards. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ards 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Ards. 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 119 military records available for the last name Ards. For the veterans among your Ards ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ards lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Ards life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ards in 1968 was 19, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ards 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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