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Rardern Family History

Rardern 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: Harden, Carden, Marden, Rader, Harder, Warden, Arden, Marder, Maddern

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Where is the Rardern family from?

You can see how Rardern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rardern family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Rardern families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rardern's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Rardern families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Rardern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rardern 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 Rardern. 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 1 military records available for the last name Rardern. For the veterans among your Rardern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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