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Adeyemi Family History

Adeyemi 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: Adami, Deem, Adee, Deems, Adey, Adema, Dreyer, Adam, Meyer, Dyer

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adeyemi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Adeyemi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adeyemi 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Adeyemi. 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 114 military records available for the last name Adeyemi. For the veterans among your Adeyemi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adeyemi lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1995, in the United States, Adeyemi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Adeyemi in 1983 was 41, and 49 in 1995.

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