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Adonis Family History

Adonis 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: Donis, Danis, Annis, Doris, Dobis, Donais, Alanis, Pagonis, Denis

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Where is the Adonis family from?

You can see how Adonis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adonis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Adonis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Adonis families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Adonis's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Adonis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adonis 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 Adonis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Adonis. 35% of Adonis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Adonis women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Bartender
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Adonis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Adonis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adonis 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 329 immigration records available for the last name Adonis. 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 442 military records available for the last name Adonis. For the veterans among your Adonis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adonis lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Adonis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Adonis in 1961 was 57, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adonis 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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