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Aalderks Family History

Aalderks 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: Balderas, Alders, Aalbers, Calder, Valdes, Alder, Halder, Calderon

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Where is the Aalderks family from?

You can see how Aalderks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aalderks family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Aalderks family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Aalderks's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Aalderks families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aalderks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aalderks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Aalderks. 60% of Aalderks 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Aalderks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aalderks 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Aalderks. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Aalderks. For the veterans among your Aalderks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aalderks lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Aalderks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Aalderks in 1967 was 65, and 69 in 2004.

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