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Adely Family History

Adely 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: Adel, Adell, Adey, Fadely, Dery, Abel, Ades, Delp, Edel, Adney

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Where is the Adely family from?

You can see how Adely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adely family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Adely families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Adely families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Adely's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Adely families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adely 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 95 census records available for the last name Adely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adely 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Adely. 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 8 military records available for the last name Adely. For the veterans among your Adely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adely lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2004, in the United States, Adely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Adely in 1992 was 81, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adely 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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