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Ardt Family History

Ardt 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, Hardt, Art, Arlt, Arndt, Arzt, Arft, Arnt, Aydt, Bard

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Where is the Ardt family from?

You can see how Ardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ardt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ardt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ardt families living in Wisconsin. This was about 40% of all the recorded Ardt's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ardt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ardt 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 Ardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ardt. 100% of Ardt men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Ardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ardt 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Ardt. 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 78 military records available for the last name Ardt. For the veterans among your Ardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ardt lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Ardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Ardt in 1972 was 80, and 59 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ardt 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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