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Adds Family History

Adds 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: Ades, Edds, Addis, Addy, Adam, Vadas, Amos, Apps, Aude, Ames

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Where is the Adds family from?

You can see how Adds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adds family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Adds families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Adds families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Adds's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Adds families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adds 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 Adds ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Adds. 100% of Adds 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Adds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adds 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Adds. 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 90 military records available for the last name Adds. For the veterans among your Adds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adds lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Adds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Adds in 1962 was 65, and 89 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Adds

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adds 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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