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Adsetts Family History

Adsetts 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: Ades, Margetts, Hassett, Arnett, Setty, Asselta, Dotts, Anstett

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Where is the Adsetts family from?

You can see how Adsetts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adsetts family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Adsetts families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Adsetts families living in Yorkshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Adsetts's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Adsetts families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adsetts 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 Adsetts ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Licensed Victualler and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Adsetts. 100% of Adsetts men worked as a Licensed Victualler and 79% of Adsetts 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

  • Licensed Victualler
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Confectionery Packer
    9%

What Adsetts family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Adsetts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adsetts 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Adsetts. 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 121 military records available for the last name Adsetts. For the veterans among your Adsetts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adsetts lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1993, in the United States, Adsetts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Adsetts in 1983 was 93, and 81 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adsetts 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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