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Rardin Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Riordan .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Rardon, Rairdon, Bardin, Hardin, Maddin, Hartin, Bardon, Marlin

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Where is the Rardin family from?

You can see how Rardin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rardin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rardin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Rardin families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Rardin's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Rardin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rardin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rardin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rardin. 18% of Rardin men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Rardin women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rardin were Truck Driver and Nurse. .

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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

  • Farmer
    18%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Nurse
    12%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Rardin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rardin 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 379 immigration records available for the last name Rardin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Rardin. For the veterans among your Rardin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rardin lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Rardin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rardin in 1955 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

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