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Adess Family History

Adess 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: Ades, Aders, Ness, Kress, Ames, Adams, Ares, Adel, Dees, Gress

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Where is the Adess family from?

You can see how Adess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adess family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Adess families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Adess families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Adess's in USA. New York had the highest population of Adess families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adess 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 102 census records available for the last name Adess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adess 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Adess. 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 12 military records available for the last name Adess. For the veterans among your Adess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adess lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Adess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Adess in 1973 was 49, and 93 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adess 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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