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Atalla Family History

Atalla Surname Meaning

Arabic: variant of Atallah.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Atalla family from?

You can see how Atalla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atalla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Atalla families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Atalla's in USA. New York had the highest population of Atalla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Atalla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Atalla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Atalla. 100% of Atalla men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Atalla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atalla 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Atalla. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 36 military records available for the last name Atalla. For the veterans among your Atalla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atalla lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Atalla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Atalla in 1967 was 73, and 79 in 2004.

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