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Adele Family History

Adele 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: Abele, Adel, Adell, Adee, Dale, Apple, Abel, Dole, Ades, Delp

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Where is the Adele family from?

You can see how Adele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adele family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Adele families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Adele families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Adele's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Adele families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adele 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 Adele ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Adele. 43% of Adele men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Adele women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Adele were Chauffeur and Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Fireman
    29%
  • Chauffeur
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Adele family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Adele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adele 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 713 immigration records available for the last name Adele. 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 149 military records available for the last name Adele. For the veterans among your Adele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adele lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Adele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Adele in 1968 was 87, and 66 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Adele

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adele 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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