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Additson Family History

Additson 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, Adkinson, Maddison, Adkisson, Adkison, Anderson, Ditton

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Where is the Additson family from?

You can see how Additson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Additson family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Additson family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Additson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Additson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Additson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Additson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Additson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Additson. For the veterans among your Additson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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