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Addleton Family History

Addleton 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: Middleton, Appleton, Angleton, Addleman, Eddlemon, Alton, Alston

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Where is the Addleton family from?

You can see how Addleton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Addleton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Addleton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Addleton families living in Worcestershire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Addleton's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Addleton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Addleton 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 Addleton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Addleton. 86% of Addleton 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
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    15%

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Census Records

There are 729 census records available for the last name Addleton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Addleton 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Addleton. 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 102 military records available for the last name Addleton. For the veterans among your Addleton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Addleton lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Addleton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Addleton in 1966 was 55, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Addleton 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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