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Adamy Family History

Adamy Surname Meaning

German: variant of Adami.

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


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Where is the Adamy family from?

You can see how Adamy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adamy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Adamy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Adamy families living in Essex. This was about 43% of all the recorded Adamy's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Adamy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adamy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Adamy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Adamy. 33% of Adamy men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Adamy women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Adamy were Proprietor and Stenographer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    36%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Adamy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adamy 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Adamy. 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 794 military records available for the last name Adamy. For the veterans among your Adamy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adamy lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Adamy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Adamy in 1954 was 49, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adamy 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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