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Adl Family History

Adl 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: Ahl, Aul, Adel, Ade, Madl, Al, All, Ady, Radl, Gall

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Where is the Adl family from?

You can see how Adl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Adl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Adl families living in Ohio. This was about 83% of all the recorded Adl's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Adl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Adl ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Adl ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Adl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adl 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 Adl. 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 35 military records available for the last name Adl. For the veterans among your Adl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adl lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Adl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Adl in 1976 was 84, and 103 in 1999.

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