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Aldrich Family History

Aldrich Surname Meaning

English: variant of Aldridge 1 from the Middle English personal names Alrich or Elrich and Aldrich or Eldrich.

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


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Where is the Aldrich family from?

You can see how Aldrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aldrich family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Aldrich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 149 Aldrich families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Aldrich's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Aldrich families in 1891.
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What did your Aldrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Aldrich. 17% of Aldrich men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Aldrich women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aldrich were Farmer Assisting Brothers and Domestic Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Bricklayer
    12%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Farmer Assisting Brothers
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%

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Census Records

There are 126,000 census records available for the last name Aldrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aldrich 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Aldrich. 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 22,000 military records available for the last name Aldrich. For the veterans among your Aldrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aldrich lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Aldrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Aldrich in 1943 was 26, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aldrich 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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