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Aelen Family History

Aelen 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, Arlen, Jelen, Belen, Nolen, Leven, Melin, Eden, Ellen, Glen

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Where is the Aelen family from?

You can see how Aelen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aelen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Aelen families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Aelen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Aelen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aelen 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 Aelen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Private Means
    100%

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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Aelen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aelen 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Aelen. 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 10 military records available for the last name Aelen. For the veterans among your Aelen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aelen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aelen 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 Aelen

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