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Adnson Family History

Adnson 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: Anson, Arnson, Benson, Hanson, Ranson, Pinson, Adamson, Kinson

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Where is the Adnson family from?

You can see how Adnson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adnson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Adnson family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Adnson's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Adnson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adnson 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 64 census records available for the last name Adnson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adnson 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Adnson. 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 20 military records available for the last name Adnson. For the veterans among your Adnson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adnson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1986, in the United States, Adnson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Adnson in 1968 was 63, and 77 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Adnson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adnson 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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