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Adelsperger Family History

Adelsperger Surname Meaning

German: variant of Adelsberger.

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


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Where is the Adelsperger family from?

You can see how Adelsperger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adelsperger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Adelsperger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Adelsperger families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Adelsperger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Adelsperger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adelsperger 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 Adelsperger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Adelsperger. 14% of Adelsperger men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Adelsperger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Adelsperger were Machinist and School Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    14%
  • Painter
    14%
  • Inspector
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • School Teacher
    50%

What Adelsperger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 872 census records available for the last name Adelsperger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adelsperger 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Adelsperger. 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 219 military records available for the last name Adelsperger. For the veterans among your Adelsperger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adelsperger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Adelsperger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Adelsperger in 1962 was 63, and 96 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adelsperger 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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