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Kardis Family History

Kardis 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: Kardas, Kardos, Dardis, Karis, Ardis, Kadis, Mardis, Karlin, Karas

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Where is the Kardis family from?

You can see how Kardis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kardis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kardis families living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kardis's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Kardis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kardis 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 Kardis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kardis. 43% of Kardis men worked as a Waiter.

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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

  • Waiter
    43%
  • Helper
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Kardis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Kardis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kardis 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Kardis. 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 62 military records available for the last name Kardis. For the veterans among your Kardis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kardis lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Kardis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kardis in 1970 was 77, and 84 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kardis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kardis 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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