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Adeling Family History

Adeling 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: Ameling, Amelung, Ayling, Teeling, Alling, Delling, Delong, Keeling

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Where is the Adeling family from?

You can see how Adeling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adeling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Adeling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Adeling family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Adeling's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Adeling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adeling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Adeling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adeling 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Adeling. 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 13 military records available for the last name Adeling. For the veterans among your Adeling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adeling lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adeling 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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