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Aldford Family History

Aldford Surname 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: Alford, Oldford, Allford, Galford, Walford, Radford, Ashford, Ledford

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Where is the Aldford family from?

You can see how Aldford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aldford family name was found in the UK, and Scotland in 1891. The most Aldford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Aldford families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Aldford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Aldford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aldford 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 Aldford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cook was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Aldford. 100% of Aldford women worked as a Cook.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Cook
    100%

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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Aldford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aldford 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Aldford. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Aldford. For the veterans among your Aldford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aldford lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aldford ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aldford

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