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Aldorf Family History

Aldorf 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: Waldorf, Alsdorf, Kasdorf, Alder, Alborn, Adolf, Alford, Alcorn

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Where is the Aldorf family from?

You can see how Aldorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aldorf family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Aldorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Aldorf family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Aldorf's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Aldorf families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aldorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aldorf ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Aldorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aldorf 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Aldorf. 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 60 military records available for the last name Aldorf. For the veterans among your Aldorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aldorf lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Aldorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Aldorf in 1969 was 50, and 76 in 2002.

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