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Adaman Family History

Adaman 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: Daman, Adamian, Damian, Adrian, Allman, Adam, Damas, Aikman, Doman

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Where is the Adaman family from?

You can see how Adaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adaman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Adaman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Adaman families living in Kinross. This was about 67% of all the recorded Adaman's in Scotland. Kinross had the highest population of Adaman families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adaman 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 295 census records available for the last name Adaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adaman 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Adaman. 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 45 military records available for the last name Adaman. For the veterans among your Adaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adaman lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Adaman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Adaman in 1979 was 74, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adaman 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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