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Aldana Family History

Aldana Surname Meaning

Basque: probably a topographic name formed with alde ‘side slope’ as in the placename Áldanas (Biscay).

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


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Where is the Aldana family from?

You can see how Aldana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aldana family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Aldana families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Aldana families living in Yorkshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Aldana's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Aldana families in 1891.
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What did your Aldana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aldana. 100% of Aldana men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Aldana women worked as a Domestic.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Aldana. 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 286 military records available for the last name Aldana. For the veterans among your Aldana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aldana lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Aldana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Aldana in 1963 was 72, and 58 in 2004.

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