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Adelphia Family History

Adelphia 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: Delphia, Delph, Deloria, Alphin, Alpha, Dolphin, Adolph, Allphin

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Where is the Adelphia family from?

You can see how Adelphia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adelphia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Adelphia family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Adelphia's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Adelphia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adelphia 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 55 census records available for the last name Adelphia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adelphia 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Adelphia. 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 15 military records available for the last name Adelphia. For the veterans among your Adelphia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adelphia lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Adelphia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Adelphia in 1972 was 66, and 49 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Adelphia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adelphia 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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