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Adas Family History

Adas 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: Adam, Vadas, Ades, Adams, Das, Ladas, Aday, Adan, Aas, Alas

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Where is the Adas family from?

You can see how Adas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Adas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Adas family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Adas's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Adas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adas 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 Adas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Adas. 45% of Adas men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Adas women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Adas were Fisherman and Teacher. .

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Fisherman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    34%
  • Silk Mill Worker
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Adas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adas 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Adas. 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 128 military records available for the last name Adas. For the veterans among your Adas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Adas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Adas in 1962 was 51, and 77 in 2004.

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