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Adea Family History

Adea 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, Adel, Ader, Ade, Aden, Adee, Dea, Adey, Adema, Dean

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Where is the Adea family from?

You can see how Adea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adea family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Adea families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Adea family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Adea's in USA. New York had the highest population of Adea families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adea surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Adea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adea 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Adea. 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 12 military records available for the last name Adea. For the veterans among your Adea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adea lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1988, in the United States, Adea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Adea in 1983 was 65, and 72 in 1988.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adea 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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