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Adker Family History

Adker 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: Asker, Anker, Adler, Acker, Auker, Ader, Aker, Aaker, Adger, Alker

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Where is the Adker family from?

You can see how Adker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Adker family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Adker's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Adker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adker 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 Adker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adker 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Adker. 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 6 military records available for the last name Adker. For the veterans among your Adker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adker lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1998, in the United States, Adker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Adker in 1994 was 70, and 83 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Adker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adker 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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