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Aydlett Family History

Aydlett 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: Haylett, Randlett, Aydelott, Hayslett, Adler, Coslett, Flett, Hazlett

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Where is the Aydlett family from?

You can see how Aydlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aydlett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Aydlett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Aydlett families living in North Carolina. This was about 86% of all the recorded Aydlett's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Aydlett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aydlett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aydlett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Aydlett. 48% of Aydlett 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
    48%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farming
    18%
  • Surfman
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Aydlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aydlett 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Aydlett. 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 311 military records available for the last name Aydlett. For the veterans among your Aydlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aydlett lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Aydlett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Aydlett in 1952 was 43, and 57 in 2004.

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