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Adamsson Family History

Adamsson 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: Adamson, Adkisson, Samson, Hasson, Adams, Damon, Sampson, Hampson

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You can see how Adamsson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adamsson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Adamsson families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Adamsson family living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Adamsson's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Adamsson families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Adamsson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adamsson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Adamsson. 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 35 military records available for the last name Adamsson. For the veterans among your Adamsson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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