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Adman Family History

Adman 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: Radman, Aman, Arman, Asman, Wadman, Edman, Badman, Adan, Alman

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Where is the Adman family from?

You can see how Adman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Adman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Adman families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Adman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Adman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adman 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 Adman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Adman. 28% of Adman men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    28%
  • Miner
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%

What Adman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 717 census records available for the last name Adman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adman 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Adman. 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 71 military records available for the last name Adman. For the veterans among your Adman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adman lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Adman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Adman in 1972 was 91, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Adman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adman 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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