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Adsley Family History

Adsley 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: Ansley, Adley, Ausley, Parsley, Mosley, Wansley, Adler, Adney, Insley

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Where is the Adsley family from?

You can see how Adsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adsley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Adsley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 47 Adsley families living in Kent. This was about 89% of all the recorded Adsley's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Adsley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adsley 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 Adsley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plasterer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Adsley. 100% of Adsley men worked as a Plasterer and 90% of Adsley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Plasterer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Housewife
    11%

What Adsley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 886 census records available for the last name Adsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adsley 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Adsley. 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 73 military records available for the last name Adsley. For the veterans among your Adsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adsley lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Adsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Adsley in 1972 was 61, and 89 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Adsley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adsley 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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