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Adum Family History

Adum 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: Adam, Odum, Abu, Allum, Azuma, Baum, Alam, Du, Lum, Due

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Where is the Adum family from?

You can see how Adum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Adum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Adum families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Adum's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Adum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adum 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 277 census records available for the last name Adum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adum 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Adum. 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 22 military records available for the last name Adum. For the veterans among your Adum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adum lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Adum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Adum in 1972 was 74, and 59 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adum 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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