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Adolfson Name Meaning

Swedish: patronymic from the personal name Adolf.

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


Similar surnames: Adolphson, Alfson, Rolfson, Abelson, Olsson, Elofson, Dotson, Olafson

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Where is the Adolfson family from?

You can see how Adolfson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adolfson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Adolfson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Adolfson family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Adolfson's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Adolfson families in 1911.
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What did your Adolfson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Adolfson. 19% of Adolfson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Adolfson women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Adolfson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adolfson 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Adolfson. 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 290 military records available for the last name Adolfson. For the veterans among your Adolfson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adolfson lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Adolfson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Adolfson in 1953 was 41, and 74 in 2004.

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