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Adsen Family History

Adsen 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: Aasen, Aden, Madsen, Allen, Olsen, Eden, Ades, Anson, Eisen, Adler

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Where is the Adsen family from?

You can see how Adsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Adsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Adsen family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Adsen's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Adsen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adsen 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 139 census records available for the last name Adsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adsen 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Adsen. 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 9 military records available for the last name Adsen. For the veterans among your Adsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adsen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1994, in the United States, Adsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Adsen in 1962 was 59, and 33 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adsen 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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