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Adilman Family History

Adilman 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: Adelman, Allman, Aikman, Dolman, Ahlman, Abelman, Digman, Andelman

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Where is the Adilman family from?

You can see how Adilman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adilman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Adilman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Adilman family living in Mississippi. This was about 50% of all the recorded Adilman's in USA. Mississippi and 1 other state had the highest population of Adilman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adilman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Adilman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Manufacturer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Adilman. 50% of Adilman men worked as a Manufacturer. .

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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 1921

  • Manufacturer
    50%
  • Merchant
    50%
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What Adilman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Adilman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adilman 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Adilman. 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 14 military records available for the last name Adilman. For the veterans among your Adilman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adilman lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Adilman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Adilman in 1979 was 95, and 88 in 2002.

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