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Adelsdorfer Family History

Adelsdorfer 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: Adelsberger, Adelsperger, Arensdorf, Alderfer, Arndorfer, Zielsdorf

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Where is the Adelsdorfer family from?

You can see how Adelsdorfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adelsdorfer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Adelsdorfer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Adelsdorfer families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Adelsdorfer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Adelsdorfer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Adelsdorfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adelsdorfer 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Adelsdorfer. 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 17 military records available for the last name Adelsdorfer. For the veterans among your Adelsdorfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adelsdorfer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Adelsdorfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Adelsdorfer in 1973 was 77, and 53 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adelsdorfer 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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