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Addems Family History

Addems 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: Addams, Ades, Adams, Addeo, Alders, Anders, Addis, Badders, Deems

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Where is the Addems family from?

You can see how Addems families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Addems family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Addems families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Addems families living in Devon. This was about 95% of all the recorded Addems's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Addems families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Addems 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 Addems ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Addems. 74% of Addems 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
    74%
  • Private Means
    14%
  • Manageress Of Kennels
    14%

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Census Records

There are 854 census records available for the last name Addems. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Addems 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Addems. 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 Addems. For the veterans among your Addems ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Addems lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Addems life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Addems in 1971 was 77, and 98 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Addems 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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