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Addam Family History

Addam 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, Addams, Alam, Adami, Adams, Anda, Abram, Alday, Andal, Addeo

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Where is the Addam family from?

You can see how Addam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Addam family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Addam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 14 Addam families living in Angus. This was about 74% of all the recorded Addam's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Addam families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Addam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 647 census records available for the last name Addam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Addam 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Addam. 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 26 military records available for the last name Addam. For the veterans among your Addam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Addam lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Addam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Addam in 1973 was 55, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Addam 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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