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Aelem Family History

Aelem 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: Allen, Helm, Allum, Alam, Elam, Adler, Axley, Abele, Akeley, Mele

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Where is the Aelem family from?

You can see how Aelem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aelem family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Aelem family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Aelem's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Aelem families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Aelem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aelem 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Aelem. 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 4 military records available for the last name Aelem. For the veterans among your Aelem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aelem lifespan?

Average Aelem life expectancy in 1966 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aelem 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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