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Adlis Family History

Adlis 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: Allis, Addis, Melis, Lis, Idris, Ali, Ades, Annis, Solis, Adler

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Where is the Adlis family from?

You can see how Adlis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adlis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Adlis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Adlis family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Adlis's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Adlis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adlis 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 Adlis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Adlis. 60% of Adlis 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
    60%
  • Machinist
    40%

What Adlis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Adlis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adlis 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Adlis. 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 45 military records available for the last name Adlis. For the veterans among your Adlis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adlis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Adlis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Adlis in 1965 was 55, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Adlis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adlis 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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