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Adkis Family History

Adkis 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: Adkins, Addis, Idris, Ades, Annis, Allis, Aki, Avis, Artis, Adams

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Where is the Adkis family from?

You can see how Adkis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adkis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Adkis family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Adkis's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Adkis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adkis 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 Adkis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Packer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Adkis. 100% of Adkis women worked as a Packer. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Adkis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adkis 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Adkis. 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 5 military records available for the last name Adkis. For the veterans among your Adkis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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