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Adis Family History

Adis 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, Avis, Aris, Andis, Aldis, Addis, Ardis, Adie, Kadis, Amis

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Where is the Adis family from?

You can see how Adis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Adis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Adis families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Adis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Adis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adis 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 Adis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Adis. 32% of Adis men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Adis women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    32%
  • Waiter
    22%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Helper
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Adis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Adis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adis 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 314 immigration records available for the last name Adis. 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 389 military records available for the last name Adis. For the veterans among your Adis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adis lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Adis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Adis in 1956 was 55, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Adis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adis 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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