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Adaer Family History

Adaer 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: Adler, Ader, Adair, Adger, Asker, Alger, Anker, Kader, Adam, Alter

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Where is the Adaer family from?

You can see how Adaer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adaer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Adaer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Adaer family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Adaer's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Adaer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adaer 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 122 census records available for the last name Adaer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adaer 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Adaer. 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 12 military records available for the last name Adaer. For the veterans among your Adaer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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