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Adder Family History

Adder Name 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: Alder, Adler, Ander, Ader, Addeo, Hadder, Radder, Badder, Adger

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Where is the Adder family from?

You can see how Adder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Adder families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 2 Adder families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Adder's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Adder families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adder 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 Adder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Adder. 27% of Adder men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Adder women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Adder were Salesman and Law Secy. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Helper
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Nurse
    22%
  • Clerk Office
    15%
  • Law Secy
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Adder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adder 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 318 immigration records available for the last name Adder. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 158 military records available for the last name Adder. For the veterans among your Adder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adder lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Adder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Adder in 1964 was 80, and 54 in 2002.

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