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Adelsman Family History

Adelsman 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, Abelman, Andelman, Adelmann, Aderman, Adelson, Edelman

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adelsman 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 54 census records available for the last name Adelsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adelsman 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Adelsman. 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 16 military records available for the last name Adelsman. For the veterans among your Adelsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adelsman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Adelsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Adelsman in 1967 was 64, and 88 in 2003.

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