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Ardern Family History

Ardern Surname Meaning

see Arden.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ardern family from?

You can see how Ardern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ardern family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ardern families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 323 Ardern families living in Cheshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Ardern's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Ardern families in 1891.
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What did your Ardern ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ardern. 34% of Ardern men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Ardern women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ardern were Dairy Farmer and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Hardware Dealer
    23%
  • Master Draper
    23%
  • Dairy Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Cotton Winder
    2%
  • Private Means
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Ardern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ardern 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 827 immigration records available for the last name Ardern. 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 541 military records available for the last name Ardern. For the veterans among your Ardern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ardern lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1996, in the United States, Ardern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ardern in 1960 was 60, and 86 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ardern 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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