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Alderhead Family History

Alderhead 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: Alderman, Aldred, Alderfer, Alderete, Cadenhead, Aderhold, Allread

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Where is the Alderhead family from?

You can see how Alderhead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alderhead family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1901. The most Alderhead families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Alderhead families living in Perthshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Alderhead's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Alderhead families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alderhead surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Alderhead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alderhead 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Alderhead. 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 3 military records available for the last name Alderhead. For the veterans among your Alderhead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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