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Aldwell Family History

Aldwell 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: Caldwell, Adwell, Kidwell, Elwell, Bardwell, Sidwell, Adell, Ledwell

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Where is the Aldwell family from?

You can see how Aldwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aldwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Aldwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Aldwell families living in London. This was about 74% of all the recorded Aldwell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Aldwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aldwell 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 Aldwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Aldwell. 63% of Aldwell 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
    63%
  • Private Means
    38%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Aldwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aldwell 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Aldwell. 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 331 military records available for the last name Aldwell. For the veterans among your Aldwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aldwell lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Aldwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Aldwell in 1960 was 52, and 92 in 2003.

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