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Adkirson Family History

Adkirson 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: Adkinson, Adkisson, Adkison, Adkerson, Akerson, Addison, Atkinson

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Where is the Adkirson family from?

You can see how Adkirson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adkirson family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Adkirson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Adkirson family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Adkirson's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Adkirson families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Adkirson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adkirson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Adkirson. 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 9 military records available for the last name Adkirson. For the veterans among your Adkirson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adkirson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Adkirson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Adkirson in 1963 was 76, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adkirson 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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