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Adrion Family History

Adrion 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: Adrian, Adrien, Aaron, Ardon, Agron, Padron, Carrion, Brion, Dion

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Where is the Adrion family from?

You can see how Adrion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adrion family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Adrion families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Adrion families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Adrion's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Adrion families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adrion 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 Adrion ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and General House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Adrion. 23% of Adrion men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Adrion women worked as a General House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Adrion were Farmer and Teacher.

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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
    23%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • General House Work
    24%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%

What Adrion family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Adrion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adrion 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Adrion. 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 275 military records available for the last name Adrion. For the veterans among your Adrion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adrion lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Adrion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Adrion in 1946 was 72, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adrion 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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