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Adeler Family History

Adeler 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: Adler, Bieler, Nadler, Demler, Deger, Abele, Akeley, Madler, Adel

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Where is the Adeler family from?

You can see how Adeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adeler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Adeler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Adeler families living in Indiana. This was about 90% of all the recorded Adeler's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Adeler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adeler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Adeler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Adeler. 43% of Adeler men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Mechanic
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Adeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adeler 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Adeler. 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 23 military records available for the last name Adeler. For the veterans among your Adeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adeler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Adeler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Adeler in 1963 was 80, and 91 in 2002.

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