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Ardlan Family History

Ardlan 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, Arden, Arman, Ardon, Arlen, Allan, Adan, Carolan, Artman

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Where is the Ardlan family from?

You can see how Ardlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ardlan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ardlan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Ardlan families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ardlan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ardlan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Ardlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ardlan 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Ardlan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ardlan. For the veterans among your Ardlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ardlan lifespan?

Average Ardlan life expectancy in 1980 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ardlan 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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