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Atanson Family History

Atanson 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: Stanton, Branson, Anson, Hanson, Ranson, Stenson, Adamson, Evanson

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Where is the Atanson family from?

You can see how Atanson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atanson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Atanson family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Atanson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Atanson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Atanson 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 11 census records available for the last name Atanson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atanson 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Atanson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Atanson. For the veterans among your Atanson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atanson lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1981, in the United States, Atanson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Atanson in 1978 was 89, and 86 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Atanson 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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