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Ardus Family History

Ardus 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: Argus, Ardis, Artus, Arras, Ades, Darius, Brus, Kardas, Prus, Argue

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Where is the Ardus family from?

You can see how Ardus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ardus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ardus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Ardus families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Ardus's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Ardus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ardus 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 Ardus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Punch Press were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ardus. 100% of Ardus men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Ardus women worked as a Punch Press.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Punch Press
    50%
  • Assembler
    50%

What Ardus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Ardus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ardus 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Ardus. 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 50 military records available for the last name Ardus. For the veterans among your Ardus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ardus lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Ardus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ardus in 1969 was 71, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ardus 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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