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Adir Family History

Adir 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: Amir, Ader, Adair, Adie, Qadir, Kader, Amin, Adam, Amor, Ali

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Where is the Adir family from?

You can see how Adir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adir family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Adir families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Adir family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Adir's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Adir families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adir 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 Adir ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Adir. 60% of Adir men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Mechanic
    40%

What Adir family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Adir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adir 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Adir. 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 44 military records available for the last name Adir. For the veterans among your Adir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adir lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1983, in the United States, Adir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Adir in 1971 was 75, and 90 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Adir

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adir 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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