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Ardelia Family History

Ardelia Name 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: Sardella, Gardella, Ardell, Ardelean, Armenia, Cardella, Nardella

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Where is the Ardelia family from?

You can see how Ardelia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ardelia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ardelia families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ardelia's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ardelia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ardelia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ardelia ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ardelia ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Ardelia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ardelia 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Ardelia. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Ardelia. For the veterans among your Ardelia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ardelia lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Ardelia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ardelia in 1978 was 66, and 83 in 2001.

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