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Aldag Family History

Aldag Surname Meaning

German: from the Low German personal name Adeldag (adal ‘noble’ + daga ‘day’).

Alternatively it may be from an old North German personal name ending in -dag ‘day’ here prefixed by al- ‘totally entirely’ and meaning ‘bright day’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Aldag family from?

You can see how Aldag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aldag family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Aldag families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Aldag families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Aldag's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Aldag families in 1891.
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What did your Aldag ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Aldag. 100% of Aldag 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Aldag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aldag 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 528 immigration records available for the last name Aldag. 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 334 military records available for the last name Aldag. For the veterans among your Aldag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aldag lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Aldag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Aldag in 1963 was 82, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aldag 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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