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Adolphson Family History

Adolphson Surname Meaning

Swedish: patronymic from the personal name Adolph.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Adolphson family from?

You can see how Adolphson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adolphson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Adolphson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Adolphson family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Adolphson's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Adolphson families in 1871.
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What did your Adolphson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Adolphson. 21% of Adolphson men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Adolphson women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Adolphson were Salesman and Maid.

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Maid
    11%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Adolphson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adolphson 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 624 immigration records available for the last name Adolphson. 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 697 military records available for the last name Adolphson. For the veterans among your Adolphson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adolphson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Adolphson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Adolphson in 1962 was 43, and 77 in 2004.

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