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Addleson Family History

Addleson 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: Asleson, Adelson, Addison, Addleman, Andreson, Huddleson, Adolfson

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Where is the Addleson family from?

You can see how Addleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Addleson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Addleson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Addleson families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Addleson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Addleson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Addleson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Addleson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Addleson. 100% of Addleson men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Addleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Addleson 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 Addleson. 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 31 military records available for the last name Addleson. For the veterans among your Addleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Addleson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Addleson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Addleson in 1969 was 69, and 96 in 2003.

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