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Aldenderfer Family History

Aldenderfer 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: Alderfer, Langenderfer, Almendinger, Arndorfer, Lederer, Altendorf

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Where is the Aldenderfer family from?

You can see how Aldenderfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aldenderfer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Aldenderfer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 37 Aldenderfer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 56% of all the recorded Aldenderfer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Aldenderfer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aldenderfer 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 Aldenderfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aldenderfer. 59% of Aldenderfer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Aldenderfer women worked as a Typist.

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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

  • Farmer
    59%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Janitor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

What Aldenderfer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 760 census records available for the last name Aldenderfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aldenderfer 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Aldenderfer. 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 183 military records available for the last name Aldenderfer. For the veterans among your Aldenderfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aldenderfer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Aldenderfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Aldenderfer in 1961 was 56, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aldenderfer 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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