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Adamo Family History

Adamo Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Adamo, Italian equivalent of Adam.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Adamo family from?

You can see how Adamo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adamo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Adamo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 29 Adamo families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Adamo's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Adamo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adamo 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 Adamo ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Adamo. 100% of Adamo 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Adamo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adamo 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Adamo. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Adamo. For the veterans among your Adamo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adamo lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Adamo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Adamo in 1949 was 50, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adamo 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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