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Adelhardt Family History

Adelhardt 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: Gebhardt, De Hart, Denhart, Eberhardt, Alwardt, Gerhardt, Engelhardt

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Where is the Adelhardt family from?

You can see how Adelhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adelhardt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Adelhardt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Adelhardt families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Adelhardt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Adelhardt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adelhardt 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 Adelhardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Adelhardt. 27% of Adelhardt men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Painter
    20%
  • Salesman
    14%

What Adelhardt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 820 census records available for the last name Adelhardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adelhardt 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Adelhardt. 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 695 military records available for the last name Adelhardt. For the veterans among your Adelhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adelhardt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Adelhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Adelhardt in 1963 was 75, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adelhardt 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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