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Adwent Family History

Adwent 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: Dent, Argent, Aden, Agent, Adwell, Avent, Ament, Went, Arment

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Where is the Adwent family from?

You can see how Adwent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adwent family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Adwent family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Adwent's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Adwent families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adwent 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 23 census records available for the last name Adwent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adwent 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Adwent. 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 17 military records available for the last name Adwent. For the veterans among your Adwent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adwent lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adwent 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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