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Adachi Family History

Adachi Surname Meaning

Japanese: variously written, usually with characters meaning ‘foot’ and ‘stand’, a habitational name, found mainly in northern Japan, from Adachi-ga-hara in Fukushima prefecture.

The Adachi of Dewa (now Akita prefecture) descend from Fujiwara no Yamakage (824–888).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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You can see how Adachi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adachi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Adachi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Adachi families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Adachi's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Adachi families in 1911.
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What did your Adachi ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Adachi. 40% of Adachi men worked as a Labourer.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Fisherman
    20%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Adachi. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 687 military records available for the last name Adachi. For the veterans among your Adachi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adachi lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Adachi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Adachi in 1963 was 84, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adachi 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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