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Adlain Family History

Adlain 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: Allain, Albin, Drain, Blain, Dain, Ahlin, Aslin, Allan, Alwin, Adan

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Where is the Adlain family from?

You can see how Adlain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adlain family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Adlain families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Adlain families living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Adlain's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Adlain families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Adlain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adlain 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Adlain. 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 3 military records available for the last name Adlain. For the veterans among your Adlain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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