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Adamis Family History

Adamis 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: Adami, Adams, Adamic, Adamik, Adames, Adam, Danis, Damas, Badami

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Where is the Adamis family from?

You can see how Adamis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adamis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Adamis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Adamis families living in Kentucky. This was about 31% of all the recorded Adamis's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Adamis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adamis 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 Adamis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Adamis. 41% of Adamis men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Adamis women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Adamis were Painter and Attendant.

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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
    41%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Painter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    38%
  • Waitress
    38%
  • Attendant
    25%

What Adamis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 880 census records available for the last name Adamis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adamis 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 318 immigration records available for the last name Adamis. 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 135 military records available for the last name Adamis. For the veterans among your Adamis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adamis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Adamis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Adamis in 1963 was 77, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adamis 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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