History of your Surname
Get access to Aed family records.Start a free trial

Aed Family History

Aed Name 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: Ard, Red, Aud, Abed, Ned, Bard, He, Wei, Abu, An

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Aed family from?

You can see how Aed families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aed family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Aed families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Aed's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Aed families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aed surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aed ancestors do for a living?

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

View Census Data for Aed | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Aed family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Aed. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aed census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Aed

Passenger Lists

There are 39 immigration records available for the last name Aed. 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.

View all Aed immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 29 military records available for the last name Aed. For the veterans among your Aed ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Aed military records

You've only scratched the surface of Aed family history

Discover More

What is the average Aed lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Aed life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Aed in 1967 was 83, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aed

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Aed family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Aed last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial