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Adie Family History

Adie Surname Meaning

Scottish: from the personal name Adie, a popular medieval pet form of Adam.

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


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Where is the Adie family from?

You can see how Adie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Adie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 57 Adie families living in Staffordshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Adie's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Adie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adie 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 Adie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Adie. 17% of Adie men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Adie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Adie were Plumber (foreman) and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Lorry Driver
    17%
  • Architect
    17%
  • Plumber (foreman)
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Private Means
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%

What Adie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Adie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adie 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Adie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Adie. For the veterans among your Adie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adie lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Adie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Adie in 1955 was 43, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Adie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adie 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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