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Ald Family History

Ald 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: Ali, Wald, Alo, Bald, Old, Ard, Alm, Hald, Eld, Ale

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Where is the Ald family from?

You can see how Ald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ald family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ald families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Ald family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ald's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Ald families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1881
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What did your Ald ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ald. 58% of Ald women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Servant
    58%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    43%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Ald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ald 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 525 immigration records available for the last name Ald. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Ald. For the veterans among your Ald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ald lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Ald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ald in 1966 was 34, and 90 in 1996.

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