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Aldo Family History

Aldo Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Aldo a short form of various compound names of ancient Germanic origin formed with alda ‘old wise’.

For example, Aldobrando, Arnaldo, Rinaldo.

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


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Where is the Aldo family from?

You can see how Aldo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aldo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Aldo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Aldo families living in Durham. This was about 31% of all the recorded Aldo's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Aldo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aldo 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 Aldo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aldo. 31% of Aldo men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Aldo women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aldo were Farm Operator and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Farm Operator
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Aldo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Aldo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aldo 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 450 immigration records available for the last name Aldo. 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 213 military records available for the last name Aldo. For the veterans among your Aldo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aldo lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Aldo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Aldo in 1962 was 69, and 50 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aldo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aldo 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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