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Aertsen Family History

Aertsen 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: Bernsen, Bentsen, Gerten, Aerts, Hermsen, Albertsen, Berntsen

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Where is the Aertsen family from?

You can see how Aertsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aertsen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Aertsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Aertsen family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Aertsen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Aertsen families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Aertsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aertsen 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Aertsen. 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 33 military records available for the last name Aertsen. For the veterans among your Aertsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aertsen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Aertsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Aertsen in 1966 was 84, and 55 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aertsen 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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