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Adderson Family History

Adderson 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: Anderson, Alderson, Adkerson, Alderton, Enderson, Amberson, Anderton

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Where is the Adderson family from?

You can see how Adderson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adderson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Adderson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 35 Adderson families living in Norfolk. This was about 34% of all the recorded Adderson's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Adderson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adderson 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 Adderson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Groom and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Adderson. 100% of Adderson men worked as a Groom and 82% of Adderson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Groom
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%

What Adderson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Adderson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adderson 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Adderson. 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 286 military records available for the last name Adderson. For the veterans among your Adderson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adderson lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Adderson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Adderson in 1959 was 81, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adderson 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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