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Adelma Family History

Adelma 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, Adema, Delmar, Abella, Adel, Adell, Abelman, Avella, Abela

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Where is the Adelma family from?

You can see how Adelma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adelma family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Adelma families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Adelma family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Adelma's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Adelma families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adelma 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 Adelma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Adelma. 100% of Adelma men worked as a Tailor.

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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

  • Tailor
    100%

What Adelma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Adelma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adelma 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Adelma. 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 7 military records available for the last name Adelma. For the veterans among your Adelma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adelma lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1999, in the United States, Adelma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Adelma in 1988 was 48, and 90 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Adelma

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adelma 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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