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Adnen Family History

Adnen 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: Adney, Annen, Aden, Allen, Eden, Radney, Arne, Ades, Arney, Adler

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Where is the Adnen family from?

You can see how Adnen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adnen family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Adnen families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Adnen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Adnen families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Adnen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adnen 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Adnen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Adnen. For the veterans among your Adnen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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