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Atan Family History

Atan Surname 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: Tan, Aman, Adan, Alan, Stan, Awan, Agan, Athan, Aten, Aton

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Where is the Atan family from?

You can see how Atan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Atan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Atan family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Atan's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Atan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Atan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Atan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atan 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Atan. 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 175 military records available for the last name Atan. For the veterans among your Atan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atan lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Atan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Atan in 1981 was 82, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Atan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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