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Adnams Family History

Adnams 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: Adams, Addams, Adam, Adami, Abrams, Wadhams, Adame, Adames, Adamo

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Where is the Adnams family from?

You can see how Adnams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adnams family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 57 Adnams families living in Berkshire. This was about 51% of all the recorded Adnams's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Adnams families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adnams 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 Adnams ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Under Cowman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Adnams. 50% of Adnams men worked as an Under Cowman and 86% of Adnams women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Adnams were Gardener and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Under Cowman
    50%
  • Gardener
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Shorthand Typist
    7%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%

What Adnams family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Adnams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adnams 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Adnams. 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 175 military records available for the last name Adnams. For the veterans among your Adnams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adnams lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1991, in the United States, Adnams life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Adnams in 1984 was 80, and 62 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adnams 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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