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Ardner Family History

Ardner 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: Lardner, Arner, Ordner, Gardner, Garner, Arne, Bodner, Warner, Alder

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Where is the Ardner family from?

You can see how Ardner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ardner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ardner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 49 Ardner families living in Ohio. This was about 53% of all the recorded Ardner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ardner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ardner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ardner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ardner. 44% of Ardner men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Ardner women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ardner were Painter and Beautician. .

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Painter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    22%
  • Teacher
    22%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Beautician
    11%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ardner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ardner 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Ardner. 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 266 military records available for the last name Ardner. For the veterans among your Ardner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ardner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ardner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ardner in 1962 was 70, and 84 in 2004.

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