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Adlong Family History

Adlong 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: Long, Dong, Ayling, Alling, Delong, Budlong, Edling, Sadlon, Arling

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Where is the Adlong family from?

You can see how Adlong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adlong family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Adlong families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Adlong families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Adlong's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Adlong families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adlong surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Adlong ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and House Clean were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Adlong. 50% of Adlong men worked as a Mechanic and 100% of Adlong women worked as a House Clean.

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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

  • Mechanic
    50%
  • Rig Builder
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Clean
    100%

What Adlong family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Adlong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adlong 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Adlong. 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 46 military records available for the last name Adlong. For the veterans among your Adlong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adlong lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Adlong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Adlong in 1966 was 49, and 82 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adlong 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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