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Adger Family History

Adger Surname Meaning

Scottish and northern Irish: variant of Edgar.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Adger family from?

You can see how Adger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Adger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Adger families living in Essex. This was about 45% of all the recorded Adger's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Adger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adger 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 Adger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Adger. 100% of Adger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Adger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adger 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 489 immigration records available for the last name Adger. 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 659 military records available for the last name Adger. For the veterans among your Adger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adger lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Adger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Adger in 1953 was 41, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adger 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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