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Aderson Family History

Aderson 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: Anderson, Akerson, Adelson, Alderson, Adkerson, Amerson, Alderton

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Where is the Aderson family from?

You can see how Aderson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aderson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Aderson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Aderson families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Aderson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Aderson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aderson 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 Aderson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Aderson. 100% of Aderson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Aderson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aderson 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 531 immigration records available for the last name Aderson. 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 297 military records available for the last name Aderson. For the veterans among your Aderson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aderson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Aderson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Aderson in 1963 was 78, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aderson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aderson 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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