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Alderdice Family History

Alderdice Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Allardice.

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


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Where is the Alderdice family from?

You can see how Alderdice families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alderdice family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Alderdice families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 22 Alderdice families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Alderdice's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Alderdice families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alderdice surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Alderdice ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Alderdice. 92% of Alderdice 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
    92%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    8%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Alderdice. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alderdice 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Alderdice. 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 608 military records available for the last name Alderdice. For the veterans among your Alderdice ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alderdice lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Alderdice life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Alderdice in 1953 was 55, and 79 in 2004.

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