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Gardien Family History

Gardien 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: Gardin, Garden, Harden, Carden, Garten, Garde, Marien, Marden, Warden

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Where is the Gardien family from?

You can see how Gardien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gardien family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gardien families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gardien family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Gardien's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Gardien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gardien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gardien ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Gardien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gardien 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 540 immigration records available for the last name Gardien. 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 72 military records available for the last name Gardien. For the veterans among your Gardien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gardien lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1988, in the United States, Gardien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gardien in 1964 was 72, and 37 in 1988.

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