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Addin Family History

Addin 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: Uddin, Addis, Addie, Maddin, Aydin, Adrian, Amin, Albin, Duin, Budin

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Where is the Addin family from?

You can see how Addin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Addin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Addin families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 6 Addin families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Addin's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Addin families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Addin 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 Addin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shop Boy was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Addin. 100% of Addin men worked as a Shop Boy.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Shop Boy
    100%

What Addin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Addin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Addin 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Addin. 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 19 military records available for the last name Addin. For the veterans among your Addin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Addin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Addin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Addin in 1966 was 75, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Addin 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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