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Adleman Family History

Adleman Surname Meaning

Americanized spelling of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Adelmann or Edelmann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Adleman family from?

You can see how Adleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adleman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Adleman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Adleman families living in Ontario. This was about 42% of all the recorded Adleman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Adleman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adleman 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 Adleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Adleman. 21% of Adleman men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Adleman women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Adleman were Machinist and Clerk.

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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
    21%
  • Salesman
    21%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Machinist
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    20%
  • Sales Clerk
    20%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Adleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adleman 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Adleman. 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 326 military records available for the last name Adleman. For the veterans among your Adleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adleman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Adleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Adleman in 1962 was 60, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adleman 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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