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Adour Family History

Adour 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: Badour, Amor, Adler, Ayoub, Pour, Latour, Armour, Ader, Adolf, Arbour

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adour surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Adour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adour 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Adour. 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 Adour. For the veterans among your Adour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adour lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Adour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Adour in 1976 was 77, and 66 in 2002.

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