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Aldham Family History

Aldham Surname Meaning

see Aldam.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Aldham family from?

You can see how Aldham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aldham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Aldham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Aldham families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Aldham's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Aldham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aldham 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 Aldham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Aldham. 93% of Aldham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Private Means
    8%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Aldham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aldham 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Aldham. 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 104 military records available for the last name Aldham. For the veterans among your Aldham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aldham lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Aldham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Aldham in 1981 was 79, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aldham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aldham 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.

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