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Aldrin Family History

Aldrin 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: Adrian, Baldwin, Albin, Alden, Waldron, Aldrich, Alphin, Alwin

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Where is the Aldrin family from?

You can see how Aldrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aldrin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Aldrin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 29 Aldrin families living in Lancashire. This was about 66% of all the recorded Aldrin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Aldrin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aldrin 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 Aldrin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aldrin. 50% of Aldrin men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Aldrin women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aldrin were Machinist and Typist.

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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
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Typist
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Aldrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aldrin 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 434 immigration records available for the last name Aldrin. 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 129 military records available for the last name Aldrin. For the veterans among your Aldrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aldrin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Aldrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Aldrin in 1962 was 71, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aldrin 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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