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Addyman Family History

Addyman 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: Adelman, Aderman, Addleman, Adleman, Dryman, Hardyman, Adrian, Allman

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Where is the Addyman family from?

You can see how Addyman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Addyman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Addyman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 154 Addyman families living in Yorkshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Addyman's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Addyman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Addyman 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 Addyman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Addyman. 27% of Addyman men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 74% of Addyman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Addyman were Joiner and Unpaid Household Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Assisting Father On Farmer
    14%
  • Joiner
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%

What Addyman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Addyman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Addyman 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Addyman. 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 300 military records available for the last name Addyman. For the veterans among your Addyman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Addyman lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Addyman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Addyman in 1959 was 58, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Addyman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Addyman 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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