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Kardin Family History

Kardin 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: Karlin, Bardin, Jardin, Gardin, Hardin, Nardin, Cardin, Kadin, Kardon

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Where is the Kardin family from?

You can see how Kardin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kardin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kardin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Kardin families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kardin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kardin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kardin 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 Kardin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%

What Kardin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Kardin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kardin 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Kardin. 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 13 military records available for the last name Kardin. For the veterans among your Kardin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kardin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Kardin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kardin in 1965 was 62, and 93 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kardin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kardin 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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