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Adris Family History

Adris 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: Idris, Andris, Aris, Edris, Addis, Boris, Adrian, April, Paris

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Where is the Adris family from?

You can see how Adris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adris family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Adris families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Adris families living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Adris's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Adris families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adris 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 79 census records available for the last name Adris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adris 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Adris. 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 10 military records available for the last name Adris. For the veterans among your Adris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adris lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2001, in the United States, Adris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Adris in 1990 was 80, and 79 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adris 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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