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Addamson Family History

Addamson 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, Abramson, Addams, Anderson, Samson, Adams, Damon

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Where is the Addamson family from?

You can see how Addamson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Addamson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Addamson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Addamson families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Addamson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Addamson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 508 census records available for the last name Addamson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Addamson 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Addamson. 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 9 military records available for the last name Addamson. For the veterans among your Addamson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Addamson lifespan?

Average Addamson life expectancy in 2003 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Addamson 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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