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Aldenton Family History

Aldenton 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: Alderton, Denton, Allerton, Lenton, Anderton, Alderson, Allenson

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Where is the Aldenton family from?

You can see how Aldenton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aldenton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Aldenton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Aldenton families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Aldenton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Aldenton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aldenton 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 Aldenton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Aldenton. 100% of Aldenton 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 397 census records available for the last name Aldenton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aldenton 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Aldenton. 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 10 military records available for the last name Aldenton. For the veterans among your Aldenton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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