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Adleff Family History

Adleff 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: Adler, Aliff, Radloff, Adley, Alff, Radliff, Leff, Allen, Leaf, Duff

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Where is the Adleff family from?

You can see how Adleff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adleff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Adleff family living in Oregon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Adleff's in USA. Oregon and 1 other state had the highest population of Adleff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adleff 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 Adleff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Adleff. 100% of Adleff men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Adleff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Adleff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adleff 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Adleff. 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 23 military records available for the last name Adleff. For the veterans among your Adleff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adleff lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1985, in the United States, Adleff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Adleff in 1965 was 81, and 83 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Adleff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adleff 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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