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Adolfsen Family History

Adolfsen 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: Adolfson, Dolsen, Olsen, Dolen, Adolf, Rolfson, Adelson, Wolfson

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Where is the Adolfsen family from?

You can see how Adolfsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adolfsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Adolfsen family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Adolfsen's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Adolfsen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adolfsen 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 160 census records available for the last name Adolfsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adolfsen 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 786 immigration records available for the last name Adolfsen. 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 65 military records available for the last name Adolfsen. For the veterans among your Adolfsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adolfsen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Adolfsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Adolfsen in 1962 was 69, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adolfsen 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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