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Adlington Family History

Adlington 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: Allington, Arlington, Addington, Wadlington, Wallington, Ellington

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Where is the Adlington family from?

You can see how Adlington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adlington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Adlington families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 140 Adlington families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Adlington's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Adlington families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adlington 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 Adlington 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 Adlington. 19% of Adlington men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Adlington women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Adlington were Incapacitated and Housekeeper.

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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
    19%
  • Plasterer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Incapacitated
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Housekeeper
    2%

What Adlington family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Adlington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adlington 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Adlington. 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 889 military records available for the last name Adlington. For the veterans among your Adlington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adlington lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Adlington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Adlington in 1964 was 48, and 101 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adlington 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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