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Addo Family History

Addo 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: Ando, Addeo, Abdo, Addy, Oddo, Adam, Aho, Aro, Sando, Deo

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Where is the Addo family from?

You can see how Addo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Addo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Addo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Addo families living in Iowa. This was about 43% of all the recorded Addo's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Addo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Addo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Addo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Delivery Boy and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Addo. 100% of Addo men worked as a Delivery Boy and 50% of Addo women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Delivery Boy
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Operator
    50%
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Census Records

There are 586 census records available for the last name Addo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Addo 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Addo. 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 71 military records available for the last name Addo. For the veterans among your Addo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Addo lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Addo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Addo in 1970 was 72, and 1 in 2004.

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