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Addinton Family History

Addinton 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: Addington, Waddington, Addison, Adkinson, Eddington, Edginton, Linton

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Where is the Addinton family from?

You can see how Addinton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Addinton family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Addinton families living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Addinton's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Addinton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Addinton 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 Addinton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Trackman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Addinton. 100% of Addinton men worked as a Trackman.

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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

  • Trackman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Addinton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Addinton 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Addinton. 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 17 military records available for the last name Addinton. For the veterans among your Addinton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Addinton lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Addinton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Addinton in 1964 was 82, and 82 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Addinton 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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