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Ardent Family History

Ardent 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: Arden, Argent, Arment, Arent, Sargent, Trent, Harden, Carden, Brent

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Where is the Ardent family from?

You can see how Ardent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ardent family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ardent families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Ardent families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Ardent's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Ardent families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ardent surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ardent ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Ardent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ardent 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Ardent. 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 363 military records available for the last name Ardent. For the veterans among your Ardent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ardent lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Ardent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ardent in 1979 was 28, and 73 in 2002.

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