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Ardwell Family History

Ardwell 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: Bardwell, Wardwell, Adwell, Ardell, Cardwell, Kidwell, Bridwell

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Where is the Ardwell family from?

You can see how Ardwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ardwell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ardwell families living in West Virginia. This was about 56% of all the recorded Ardwell's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Ardwell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ardwell 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 Ardwell ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Ardwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ardwell 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ardwell. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ardwell. For the veterans among your Ardwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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