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Adolphsen Family History

Adolphsen 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: Adolphson, Dolphin, Dolsen, Adolfson, Adolph, Olsen, Dolen, Halphen

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Where is the Adolphsen family from?

You can see how Adolphsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adolphsen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Adolphsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Adolphsen family living in Northumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Adolphsen's in United Kingdom. Northumberland and 1 other county had the highest population of Adolphsen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adolphsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Adolphsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Adolphsen. 60% of Adolphsen men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Adolphsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 790 census records available for the last name Adolphsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adolphsen 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Adolphsen. 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 146 military records available for the last name Adolphsen. For the veterans among your Adolphsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adolphsen lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Adolphsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Adolphsen in 1956 was 61, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Adolphsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adolphsen 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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