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Adonay Family History

Adonay 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: Donat, Dunay, Adney, Dona, Aday, Donnay, Doney, Jonas, Day, Conway

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Where is the Adonay family from?

You can see how Adonay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adonay family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Adonay families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Adonay's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Adonay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adonay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Adonay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Adonay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adonay 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Adonay. 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 4 military records available for the last name Adonay. For the veterans among your Adonay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adonay lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1999, in the United States, Adonay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Adonay in 1987 was 84, and 68 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adonay 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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