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Adamak Family History

Adamak Surname 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: Adamek, Adamik, Adamiak, Adam, Damas, Adami, Adams, Damask, Adamski

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Where is the Adamak family from?

You can see how Adamak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adamak family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Adamak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Adamak families living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Adamak's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Adamak families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adamak 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 Adamak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Adamak. 30% of Adamak men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • New Worker
    30%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

What Adamak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 520 census records available for the last name Adamak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adamak 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Adamak. 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 56 military records available for the last name Adamak. For the veterans among your Adamak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adamak lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Adamak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Adamak in 1967 was 77, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adamak ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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