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Addler Family History

Addler 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: Adler, Andler, Saddler, Sandler, Medler, Alder, Nadler, Kandler

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Where is the Addler family from?

You can see how Addler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Addler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Addler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Addler family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Addler's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Addler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Addler 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 Addler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Addler. 40% of Addler men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    40%
  • Wire Drawer
    20%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

What Addler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Addler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Addler 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Addler. 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 259 military records available for the last name Addler. For the veterans among your Addler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Addler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Addler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Addler in 1963 was 79, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Addler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Addler 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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