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Aydt Name Meaning

South German (Baden-Württemberg): variant of Eidt .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Haydt, Heydt, Dodt, Hardt, Arnt, Wayt, Amyot, Handt, Arzt, Apt

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Where is the Aydt family from?

You can see how Aydt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aydt family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Aydt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 35 Aydt families living in Illinois. This was about 46% of all the recorded Aydt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Aydt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aydt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aydt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aydt. 40% of Aydt men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Aydt women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aydt were Proprietor and Private Secretary. .

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Private Secretary
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Aydt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aydt 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Aydt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 412 military records available for the last name Aydt. For the veterans among your Aydt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aydt lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Aydt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Aydt in 1960 was 55, and 94 in 2004.

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