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Adamsen Family History

Adamsen 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, Adams, Adamski, Aasen, Dammen, Adamek, Adame, Adames, Adamec

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Where is the Adamsen family from?

You can see how Adamsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adamsen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Adamsen families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 13 Adamsen families living in Fife. This was about 59% of all the recorded Adamsen's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Adamsen families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adamsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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What did your Adamsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Adamsen. 43% of Adamsen men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Manager
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%

What Adamsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 613 census records available for the last name Adamsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adamsen 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 657 immigration records available for the last name Adamsen. 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 147 military records available for the last name Adamsen. For the veterans among your Adamsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adamsen lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Adamsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Adamsen in 1958 was 38, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Adamsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adamsen 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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