Adams Family

This page collects genealogy for the Adams Family:

Adams Main Articles[]

Adams Family - Core family research page
Adams Notable People - People of distinction featured in Wikipedia, important migrants and others.
Adams Disambiguation List - Adams Family people with identical names sorted.
Adams Migrants - listings of notable Adams Migrants.
Adams Family Landmarks - Notable castles, cemeteries, monuments and much more.
Adams Baronets - Several lines of the Adams family featured in ThePeerage of Great Britain.
Adams Family Ancestry - Royal ancestors of the Adams Family - Including English, Norman, Irish, Scottish, French and more.

Surname Origins[]

The surname "Adams" is derived from the given name "Adam," which has biblical origins. As a result, it is likely that many people with the surname Adams can trace their ancestry back to individuals named Adam or Adame. The name Adam itself comes from Hebrew and means "man" or "earth."

It's important to note that surnames have evolved and developed over time, and there can be multiple origins for a particular surname. In the case of Adams, there are several possibilities for its specific origins. Some individuals with the surname Adams may have adopted it as a patronymic surname, meaning it was derived from the given name of an ancestor, such as "son of Adam." Others may have acquired the surname based on their occupation or location, or as a result of a personal or physical characteristic associated with the name Adam.

Given the widespread use of the name Adam throughout history and across various cultures, it is difficult to pinpoint a single origin for all people with the surname Adams. The name has been found in various countries and regions, including England, Scotland, Ireland, and the United States, among others. Tracing individual family lineages and conducting genealogical research can provide more specific information about the origins of a particular Adams family.

Family Ancestry[]

While it is challenging to identify the earliest individuals with the surname Adams due to limited historical records, here are a few notable figures who carried the surname Adams:

John Adams (1583-1661): This John Adams was an English clergyman and scholar known for his work on religious and theological matters. He was a prominent Puritan and a prolific writer during the 17th century.
Henry Adams (1582-1646): Henry Adams was an early settler in the Massachusetts Bay Colony in America. He is considered the progenitor of the Adams family in America and is the ancestor of both John Adams and John Quincy Adams.

External Links[]

A genealogical history of Henry Adams, of Braintree, Mass., and his descendants; also John Adams, of Cambridge, Mass., 1632-1897" (1898) Kindle Edition by Andrew Adams.
Adams Family Tree - Massachusetts Historical Sociaty
Boston Brahmin = Adams political family
Society of Mayflower Descendants
Familypedia:Plymouth Colony

Adams Genealogy by Region[]

Non-SMW Family Name Pages[]

The following list of Adams family person articles should be upgraded to SMW format.