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Adwards Family History

Adwards 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: Edwards, Edward, Alwardt, Alward, Sowards, Ward, Seward, Howard

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Where is the Adwards family from?

You can see how Adwards families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adwards family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Adwards families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Adwards families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Adwards's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Adwards families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adwards 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 Adwards ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Adwards. 100% of Adwards women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Adwards. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adwards 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Adwards. 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 12 military records available for the last name Adwards. For the veterans among your Adwards ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adwards lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1987, in the United States, Adwards life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Adwards in 1985 was 67, and 69 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adwards 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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