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Adtkins Family History

Adtkins 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: Adkins, Atkins, Alkins, Atkin, Watkins, Madkins, Edkins, Akins

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Where is the Adtkins family from?

You can see how Adtkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adtkins family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Adtkins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Adtkins families living in Tennessee. This was about 67% of all the recorded Adtkins's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Adtkins families in 1880.
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What did your Adtkins ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Adtkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adtkins 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 immigration records available for the last name Adtkins. 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 3 military records available for the last name Adtkins. For the veterans among your Adtkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adtkins lifespan?

Average Adtkins life expectancy in 2003 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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