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Aldus Family History

Aldus Surname Meaning

see Aldous.

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


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Where is the Aldus family from?

You can see how Aldus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aldus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Aldus families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Aldus families living in Durham. This was about 44% of all the recorded Aldus's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Aldus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aldus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aldus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Aldus. 81% of Aldus 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
    81%
  • Domestic Servant
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Aldus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aldus 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Aldus. 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 230 military records available for the last name Aldus. For the veterans among your Aldus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aldus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Aldus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Aldus in 1962 was 57, and 69 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aldus 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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