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Jardis Family History

Jardis 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: Jarvis, Jardin, Dardis, Ardis, Mardis, Paris, Harris, Martis, Baris

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Where is the Jardis family from?

You can see how Jardis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jardis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jardis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Jardis family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Jardis's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Jardis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jardis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jardis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Jardis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jardis 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Jardis. 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 19 military records available for the last name Jardis. For the veterans among your Jardis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jardis lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Jardis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jardis in 1970 was 87, and 90 in 2004.

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