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Ardiss Family History

Ardiss 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: Ardis, Audiss, Artis, Riss, Aries, Diss, Reiss, Dardis, Preiss

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Where is the Ardiss family from?

You can see how Ardiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ardiss family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ardiss families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 3 Ardiss families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Ardiss's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Ardiss families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ardiss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ardiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ardiss. 100% of Ardiss women worked as a Machine Operator. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Ardiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ardiss 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Ardiss. 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 16 military records available for the last name Ardiss. For the veterans among your Ardiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ardiss lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Ardiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ardiss in 1974 was 71, and 88 in 1997.

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