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Aldriedge Family History

Aldriedge 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: Aldridge, Aldredge, Waldridge, Baldridge, Eldridge, Eldredge

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Where is the Aldriedge family from?

You can see how Aldriedge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aldriedge family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Aldriedge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Aldriedge families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Aldriedge's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Aldriedge families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aldriedge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aldriedge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attendant and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aldriedge. 50% of Aldriedge men worked as an Attendant and 100% of Aldriedge women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Attendant
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Aldriedge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Aldriedge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aldriedge 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Aldriedge. 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 military records available for the last name Aldriedge. For the veterans among your Aldriedge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aldriedge lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Aldriedge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Aldriedge in 1972 was 80, and 86 in 2003.

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