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Addesso Family History

Addesso 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: Addeo, Anderson, Ades, Taddeo, Modesto, Tedesco, Fadness, Dress

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Where is the Addesso family from?

You can see how Addesso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Addesso family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Addesso families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Addesso family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Addesso's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Addesso families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Addesso surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Addesso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Addesso. 27% of Addesso men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Addesso women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Addesso were Operator and Waitress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Tailor
    20%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Operator
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    43%
  • Secretary
    29%
  • Waitress
    29%
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Census Records

There are 516 census records available for the last name Addesso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Addesso 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 290 immigration records available for the last name Addesso. 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 145 military records available for the last name Addesso. For the veterans among your Addesso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Addesso lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Addesso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Addesso in 1953 was 47, and 76 in 2003.

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