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Adish Family History

Adish 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: Kadish, Ash, Ades, Avis, Gladish, Dash, Klish, Diss, Krish, Huish

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Where is the Adish family from?

You can see how Adish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adish family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Adish family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Adish's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Adish families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adish 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 36 census records available for the last name Adish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adish 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Adish. 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 2 military records available for the last name Adish. For the veterans among your Adish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adish lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adish 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Adish

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