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Ardella Family History

Ardella 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: Sardella, Gardella, Ardell, Cardella, Nardella, Abdella, Cardell

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Where is the Ardella family from?

You can see how Ardella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ardella family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ardella families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Ardella families living in West Virginia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ardella's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Ardella families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ardella 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 Ardella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ardella. 100% of Ardella women worked as a Farmer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Ardella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Ardella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ardella 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Ardella. 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 15 military records available for the last name Ardella. For the veterans among your Ardella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ardella lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ardella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ardella in 1966 was 78, and 39 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ardella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ardella 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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