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Adelsten Family History

Adelsten 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: Adelstein, Adelson, Edelstein, Axelsen, Alston, Elston, Elsen, Westen

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Where is the Adelsten family from?

You can see how Adelsten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adelsten family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Adelsten family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Adelsten's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Adelsten families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adelsten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Adelsten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adelsten 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Adelsten. 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 4 military records available for the last name Adelsten. For the veterans among your Adelsten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adelsten lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1985, in the United States, Adelsten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Adelsten in 1973 was 79, and 92 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adelsten 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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