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Sardis Family History

Sardis 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: Sardi, Dardis, Sarris, Sarkis, Ardis, Sargis, Mardis, Sarvis, Paris

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Where is the Sardis family from?

You can see how Sardis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sardis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sardis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Sardis families living in Mississippi. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sardis's in USA. Mississippi and 1 other state had the highest population of Sardis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sardis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sardis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sardis. 24% of Sardis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sardis women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Chef
    16%
  • Waiter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Sardis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 526 census records available for the last name Sardis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sardis 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 450 immigration records available for the last name Sardis. 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 142 military records available for the last name Sardis. For the veterans among your Sardis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sardis lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Sardis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sardis in 1959 was 41, and 72 in 2003.

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