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Adnew Family History

Adnew 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, Agnew, Drew, Radney, Arne, Ades, Arney, Adler, Abner, Aune

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Where is the Adnew family from?

You can see how Adnew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adnew family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Adnew families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Adnew family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Adnew's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Adnew families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adnew 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 24 census records available for the last name Adnew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adnew 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Adnew. 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 Adnew. For the veterans among your Adnew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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