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Adest Family History

Adest 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, Best, Oest, Dust, Ast, Ames, Dent, Angst, Ares, Wuest

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Where is the Adest family from?

You can see how Adest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adest family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Adest families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Adest's in USA. New York had the highest population of Adest families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adest 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 72 census records available for the last name Adest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adest 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Adest. 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 26 military records available for the last name Adest. For the veterans among your Adest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adest lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Adest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Adest in 1970 was 83, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adest 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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