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Atanay Family History

Atanay 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: Attaway, Athanas, Arana, Tandy, Dacanay, Hataway, Taney, Mahanay

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Where is the Atanay family from?

You can see how Atanay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atanay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Atanay family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Atanay's in USA. California had the highest population of Atanay families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Atanay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atanay 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Atanay. 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 7 military records available for the last name Atanay. For the veterans among your Atanay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atanay lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Atanay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Atanay in 1970 was 86, and 60 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Atanay 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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