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Addelson Family History

Addelson 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: Adelson, Anderson, Abelson, Addison, Askelson, Alderson, Edelson

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Where is the Addelson family from?

You can see how Addelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Addelson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Addelson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Addelson families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Addelson's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Addelson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Addelson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Addelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Addelson. 100% of Addelson women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Addelson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Addelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Addelson 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Addelson. 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 32 military records available for the last name Addelson. For the veterans among your Addelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Addelson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Addelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Addelson in 1963 was 46, and 62 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Addelson 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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