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Adlern Family History

Adlern 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, Allen, Nadler, Madler, Ader, Ahern, Arlen, Fadler, Dern

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Where is the Adlern family from?

You can see how Adlern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adlern family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Adlern families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Adlern families living in Hampshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Adlern's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Adlern families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Adlern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adlern 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Adlern. 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 Adlern. For the veterans among your Adlern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Adlern

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