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Ardman Family History

Ardman 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: Hardman, Arman, Artman, Wardman, Erdman, Allman, Karman, Waldman

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Where is the Ardman family from?

You can see how Ardman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ardman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ardman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Ardman families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ardman's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Ardman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ardman 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 Ardman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ardman. 25% of Ardman men worked as a Helper.

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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

  • Helper
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Painter
    25%

What Ardman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 633 census records available for the last name Ardman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ardman 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Ardman. 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 44 military records available for the last name Ardman. For the veterans among your Ardman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ardman lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Ardman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ardman in 1975 was 58, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ardman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ardman 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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