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Aldern Family History

Aldern 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: Alder, Alden, Alders, Alpern, Allen, Albert, Alger, Alter, Alderton

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Where is the Aldern family from?

You can see how Aldern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aldern family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Aldern families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Aldern families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Aldern's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Aldern families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aldern surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aldern ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Aldern ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Aldern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aldern 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Aldern. 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 30 military records available for the last name Aldern. For the veterans among your Aldern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aldern lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Aldern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Aldern in 1970 was 40, and 78 in 2004.

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