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Adans Family History

Adans 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: Adams, Adan, Adank, Avans, Agans, Dana, Adam, Vadas, Madan, Danis

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Where is the Adans family from?

You can see how Adans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Adans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Adans families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Adans's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Adans families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adans 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 Adans ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Adans. 100% of Adans 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Adans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adans 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 792 immigration records available for the last name Adans. 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 675 military records available for the last name Adans. For the veterans among your Adans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adans lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Adans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Adans in 1966 was 74, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Adans

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adans 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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