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Additon Family History

Additon 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: Addison, Aiton, Addington, Ardito, Maddison, Adkison, Adrian, Alton

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Where is the Additon family from?

You can see how Additon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Additon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Additon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Additon families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Additon's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Additon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Additon 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 Additon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Additon. 60% of Additon men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Additon women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 748 census records available for the last name Additon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Additon 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Additon. 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 255 military records available for the last name Additon. For the veterans among your Additon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Additon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Additon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Additon in 1964 was 42, and 55 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Additon 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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