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Adolfson Family History

Adolfson Surname Meaning

Swedish: patronymic from the personal name Adolf.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Adolfson family from?

You can see how Adolfson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adolfson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Adolfson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Adolfson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Adolfson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Adolfson families in 1891.
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What did your Adolfson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Adolfson. 100% of Adolfson 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Adolfson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adolfson 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Adolfson. 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 290 military records available for the last name Adolfson. For the veterans among your Adolfson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adolfson lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Adolfson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Adolfson in 1953 was 41, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adolfson 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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