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Ardsley Family History

Ardsley 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: Bardsley, Parsley, Ansley, Yardley, Ardrey, Farnsley, Grasley

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Where is the Ardsley family from?

You can see how Ardsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ardsley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ardsley family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ardsley's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ardsley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ardsley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Ardsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ardsley 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Ardsley. 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 8 military records available for the last name Ardsley. For the veterans among your Ardsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ardsley lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1996, in the United States, Ardsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ardsley in 1979 was 78, and 82 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ardsley 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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