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Adce Family History

Adce 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: Ace, Ade, Arce, Adee, Adie, Adam, Nice, Cade, Lance, Arne

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Where is the Adce family from?

You can see how Adce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adce family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Adce families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 6 Adce families living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Adce's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Adce families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adce 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 15 census records available for the last name Adce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adce 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Adce. 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 military records available for the last name Adce. For the veterans among your Adce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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