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Addams Family History

Addams Name Meaning

English: variant spelling of Adams.

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


Similar surnames: Adams, Reams, Addair, Audas, Agans, Alders, Badders, Deam, Beams

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Where is the Addams family from?

You can see how Addams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Addams family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Addams families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Addams families living in Ontario. This was about 69% of all the recorded Addams's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Addams families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Addams surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Addams ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Addams. 100% of Addams men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Addams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Addams 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Addams. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Addams. For the veterans among your Addams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Addams lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Addams life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Addams in 1962 was 76, and 51 in 2003.

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