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Aldson Family History

Aldson 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: Alfson, Alison, Alton, Alston, Elson, Anson, Alden, Eldon, Waldron

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Where is the Aldson family from?

You can see how Aldson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aldson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Aldson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Aldson family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Aldson's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Aldson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aldson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Aldson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aldson 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Aldson. 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 20 military records available for the last name Aldson. For the veterans among your Aldson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aldson lifespan?

Average Aldson life expectancy in 2004 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aldson 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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