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Adlay Family History

Adlay 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: Aday, Adley, Day, Alam, Adam, Adler, Kallay, Adney, Hadley, Allday

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Where is the Adlay family from?

You can see how Adlay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adlay family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Adlay families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Adlay family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Adlay's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Adlay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adlay 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 61 census records available for the last name Adlay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adlay 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 Adlay. 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 7 military records available for the last name Adlay. For the veterans among your Adlay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adlay lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2002, in the United States, Adlay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Adlay in 1997 was 66, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adlay 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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