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Alderdale Family History

Alderdale 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: Alderdice, Lauderdale, Alderman, Coverdale, Alderete, Anderle

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Where is the Alderdale family from?

You can see how Alderdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alderdale family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Alderdale families living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Alderdale's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Alderdale families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Alderdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alderdale 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Alderdale. 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 Alderdale. For the veterans among your Alderdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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