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Aldren Family History

Aldren Surname Meaning

from Middle English aldren ‘(at the) alders’ (Old English alor ‘alder’ dative plural alrum).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Aldren family from?

You can see how Aldren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aldren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Aldren families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Aldren families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Aldren's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Aldren families in 1891.
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What did your Aldren ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Aldren. 81% of Aldren 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
    81%
  • Ladies Hairdresser
    9%
  • Cotton Weaver
    6%
  • House Wife
    6%

What Aldren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 986 census records available for the last name Aldren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aldren 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Aldren. 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 107 military records available for the last name Aldren. For the veterans among your Aldren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aldren lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Aldren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Aldren in 1966 was 74, and 94 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aldren 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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