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Adon Family History

Adon 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: Don, Avon, Axon, Badon, Ardon, Adan, Amon, Nadon, Aden, Abdon

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Where is the Adon family from?

You can see how Adon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Adon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Adon families living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Adon's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Adon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adon 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 Adon ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Grocer
    40%

What Adon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 908 census records available for the last name Adon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adon 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Adon. 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 318 military records available for the last name Adon. For the veterans among your Adon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adon lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Adon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Adon in 1981 was 78, and 43 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Adon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adon 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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