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Aalders Family History

Aalders 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: Alders, Aalbers, Calder, Valdes, Alder, Halder, Salters, Walder

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Where is the Aalders family from?

You can see how Aalders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aalders family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Aalders families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Aalders families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Aalders's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Aalders families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aalders surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aalders ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Aalders. 43% of Aalders 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 1921

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Cooper
    29%
  • Labourer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 698 census records available for the last name Aalders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aalders 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 428 immigration records available for the last name Aalders. 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 57 military records available for the last name Aalders. For the veterans among your Aalders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aalders lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Aalders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Aalders in 1964 was 76, and 84 in 2003.

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