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Adus Family History

Adus 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: Ades, Aus, Abu, Adam, Vadas, Amos, Du, Due, Apps, Kus

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Where is the Adus family from?

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

What did your Adus ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Adus ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Adus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adus 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Adus. 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 15 military records available for the last name Adus. For the veterans among your Adus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1988, in the United States, Adus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Adus in 1963 was 78, and 84 in 1988.

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