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Adamar Family History

Adamar 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: Adam, Damas, Demar, Jamar, Kramar, Adami, Adams, Amar, Lamar, Damer

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Where is the Adamar family from?

You can see how Adamar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adamar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Adamar families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 7 Adamar families living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Adamar's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Adamar families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adamar 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 Adamar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Adamar. 100% of Adamar men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Adamar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Adamar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adamar 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Adamar. 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 2 military records available for the last name Adamar. For the veterans among your Adamar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adamar lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1980, in the United States, Adamar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Adamar in 1966 was 74, and 82 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adamar 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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