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Adin Family History

Adin 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: Amin, Din, Agin, Radin, Adan, Padin, Aden, Jadin, Kadin, Adie

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Where is the Adin family from?

You can see how Adin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Adin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Adin families living in Quebec. This was about 69% of all the recorded Adin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Adin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adin 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 Adin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Adin. 46% of Adin men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Adin women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Adin were Mechanic and Nurse.

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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
    46%
  • Painter
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Mechanic
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Saleslady
    29%
  • Nurse
    29%

What Adin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Adin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adin 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 389 immigration records available for the last name Adin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Adin. For the veterans among your Adin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Adin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Adin in 1965 was 72, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Adin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adin 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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