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Aldan Family History

Aldan 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: Alden, Alban, Aldana, Alday, Allan, Adan, Alman, Aldag, Aldaz, Alan

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Where is the Aldan family from?

You can see how Aldan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aldan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Aldan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Aldan families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Aldan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Aldan families in 1891.
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What did your Aldan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Aldan. 72% of Aldan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Domestic Help
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Aldan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aldan 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 356 immigration records available for the last name Aldan. 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 110 military records available for the last name Aldan. For the veterans among your Aldan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aldan lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Aldan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Aldan in 1970 was 68, and 66 in 2004.

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