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Adelan Family History

Adelan 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: Adelman, Dean, Adrian, Belan, Degan, Devan, Adel, Selan, Keelan

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Where is the Adelan family from?

You can see how Adelan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adelan family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Adelan families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 8 Adelan families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Adelan's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Adelan families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Adelan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adelan 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Adelan. 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 5 military records available for the last name Adelan. For the veterans among your Adelan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adelan lifespan?

Average Adelan life expectancy in 1998 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adelan 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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