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Adank Family History

Adank Surname Meaning

Swiss German: possibly a variant of Hadank, a variant of the personal name Adam, probably of Slavic origin.

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


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Where is the Adank family from?

You can see how Adank families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adank family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Adank families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Adank families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Adank's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Adank families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adank surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Adank ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Adank. 27% of Adank men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Adank women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Adank were Enlisted Man and New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Operator
    27%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Enlisted Man
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Adank. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adank 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Adank. 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 268 military records available for the last name Adank. For the veterans among your Adank ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adank lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Adank life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Adank in 1965 was 77, and 93 in 2003.

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