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Adorna Family History

Adorna 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: Adorno, Arora, Dorn, Dona, Dorta, Aborn, Dora, Madonna, Donna, Dornan

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Where is the Adorna family from?

You can see how Adorna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adorna family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Adorna family living in Louisiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Adorna's in USA. Louisiana and 3 other states had the highest population of Adorna families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adorna 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 Adorna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Adorna. 50% of Adorna 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
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Adorna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Adorna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adorna 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Adorna. 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 11 military records available for the last name Adorna. For the veterans among your Adorna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adorna lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Adorna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Adorna in 1977 was 54, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Adorna

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adorna 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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