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Adams Sr Family History

Adams Sr 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: Adams, Adamson, Adamski, Adames, Adamsky, Adam, Damas, Adami, Damask

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Where is the Adams Sr family from?

You can see how Adams Sr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adams Sr family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Adams Sr family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Adams Sr's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Adams Sr families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Adams Sr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adams Sr 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Adams Sr. 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 960 military records available for the last name Adams Sr. For the veterans among your Adams Sr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adams Sr lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Adams Sr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Adams Sr in 1960 was 61, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adams Sr 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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