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Aldens Family History

Aldens 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: Alden, Alders, Allen, Ades, Valdes, Alder, Athens, Arden, Almen

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Where is the Aldens family from?

You can see how Aldens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aldens family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Aldens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Aldens families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Aldens's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Aldens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aldens 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 Aldens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Aldens. 100% of Aldens 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 152 census records available for the last name Aldens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aldens 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Aldens. 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 13 military records available for the last name Aldens. For the veterans among your Aldens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aldens lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1991, in the United States, Aldens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Aldens in 1982 was 78, and 84 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aldens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aldens 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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