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Adwick Family History

Adwick 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: Dick, Wick, Chadwick, Warwick, Hardwick, Barwick, Zwick, Ludwick

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Where is the Adwick family from?

You can see how Adwick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adwick family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Adwick families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Adwick families living in Yorkshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Adwick's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Adwick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adwick 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 Adwick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Newsagent Own Account and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Adwick. 100% of Adwick men worked as a Newsagent Own Account and 85% of Adwick 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

  • Newsagent Own Account
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housewife
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Adwick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adwick 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Adwick. 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 43 military records available for the last name Adwick. For the veterans among your Adwick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adwick lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adwick 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Adwick

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