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Ardito Name Meaning

Italian: nickname from ardito ‘bold daring’ from ardire ‘to venture’ a word of ancient Germanic origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Arduino, Arico, Dito, Aldi, Artino, Tardio, Romito, Fratto, Pretto

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Where is the Ardito family from?

You can see how Ardito families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ardito family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ardito families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Ardito families living in California. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ardito's in USA. California had the highest population of Ardito families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ardito surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ardito ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ardito. 25% of Ardito men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Ardito women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ardito were Salesman and Seamstress. .

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    17%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Seamstress
    9%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ardito. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ardito 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ardito. 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 503 military records available for the last name Ardito. For the veterans among your Ardito ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ardito lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Ardito life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ardito in 1948 was 52, and 79 in 2004.

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