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Aldams Family History

Aldams 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: Adams, Aldama, Addams, Alam, Adam, Adami, Aldana, Caldas, Almas

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Where is the Aldams family from?

You can see how Aldams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aldams family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Aldams family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Aldams's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Aldams families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aldams surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Aldams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aldams 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Aldams. 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 6 military records available for the last name Aldams. For the veterans among your Aldams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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