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Ada Family History

Ada Name 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: Sada, Rada, Ida, Adam, Apa, Oda, Lada, Wada, Asa, Hada

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Where is the Ada family from?

You can see how Ada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ada family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ada families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 36 Ada families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Ada's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ada families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ada surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ada ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ada. 83% of Ada 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Office Cleaner
    6%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Ada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ada 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Ada. 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 709 military records available for the last name Ada. For the veterans among your Ada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ada lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ada in 1966 was 77, and 74 in 2004.

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