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Alderaley Family History

Alderaley 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: Adderley, Atherley, Ackerley, Alderfer, Calverley, Alderete, Anderle

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Where is the Alderaley family from?

You can see how Alderaley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alderaley family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Alderaley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Alderaley families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Alderaley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Alderaley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Alderaley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alderaley 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Alderaley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Alderaley. For the veterans among your Alderaley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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