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Aldrup Family History

Aldrup 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: Waldrup, Aldred, Aldous, Waldrip, Waldroup, Waldrep, Waldrop, Allsup

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Where is the Aldrup family from?

You can see how Aldrup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aldrup family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Aldrup families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Aldrup families living in Illinois. This was about 91% of all the recorded Aldrup's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Aldrup families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aldrup surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aldrup ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Aldrup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aldrup 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Aldrup. 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 72 military records available for the last name Aldrup. For the veterans among your Aldrup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aldrup lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Aldrup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Aldrup in 1970 was 81, and 86 in 2004.

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