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Addus Family History

Addus 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: Addis, Ades, Angus, Cadmus, Adams, Abdul, Addeo, Aldous, Daus, Redus

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Where is the Addus family from?

You can see how Addus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Addus family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Addus families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Addus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Addus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Addus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Addus 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Addus. 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 3 military records available for the last name Addus. For the veterans among your Addus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Addus lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2000, in the United States, Addus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Addus in 1995 was 89, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Addus 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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