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Addes Family History

Addes 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: Ades, Addeo, Addis, Andes, Rodes, Valdes, Alder, Aude, Adler, Hadden

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Where is the Addes family from?

You can see how Addes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Addes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Addes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Addes family living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Addes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Addes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Addes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Addes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Addes. 100% of Addes 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 940 census records available for the last name Addes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Addes 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Addes. 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 182 military records available for the last name Addes. For the veterans among your Addes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Addes lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Addes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Addes in 1958 was 42, and 85 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Addes 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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