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Aldrey Family History

Aldrey 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: Audrey, Ardrey, Alfrey, Aldred, Alder, Adney, Alden, Alfred, Allred

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Where is the Aldrey family from?

You can see how Aldrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aldrey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Aldrey families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Aldrey families living in Devon. This was about 67% of all the recorded Aldrey's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Aldrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aldrey 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 Aldrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Aldrey. 100% of Aldrey men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 299 census records available for the last name Aldrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aldrey 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 Aldrey. 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 29 military records available for the last name Aldrey. For the veterans among your Aldrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aldrey lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Aldrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Aldrey in 1973 was 72, and 75 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aldrey 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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