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Adsem Family History

Adsem 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: Adam, Ades, Adler, Anselm, Adney, Amsel, Adel, Sem, Ader, Ade

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Where is the Adsem family from?

You can see how Adsem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adsem family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Adsem families living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Adsem's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Adsem families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adsem 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 Adsem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Adsem. 50% of Adsem men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Adsem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Adsem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adsem 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Adsem. 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 81 military records available for the last name Adsem. For the veterans among your Adsem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adsem lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Adsem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Adsem in 1964 was 70, and 31 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Adsem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adsem 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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