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Adnett Family History

Adnett 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: Arnett, Annett, Adney, Garnett, Barnett, Minett, Hodnett, Carnett

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Where is the Adnett family from?

You can see how Adnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adnett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Adnett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Adnett families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Adnett's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Adnett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adnett 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 Adnett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Engineer External Grind and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Adnett. 100% of Adnett men worked as an Engineer External Grind and 89% of Adnett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Engineer External Grind
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Writingupcutling Dispatch
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Adnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adnett 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Adnett. 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 36 military records available for the last name Adnett. For the veterans among your Adnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adnett lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adnett 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Adnett

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