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Adamison Family History

Adamison 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: Adamson, Addison, Jamison, Adamian, Davison, Amison, Adkison, Edmison

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Where is the Adamison family from?

You can see how Adamison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adamison family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Adamison families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1881 there were 4 Adamison families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Adamison's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Adamison families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adamison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Adamison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adamison 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Adamison. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Adamison. For the veterans among your Adamison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adamison lifespan?

Average Adamison life expectancy in 1989 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adamison 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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