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Ataway Family History

Ataway 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, Hataway, Hathaway, Ottaway, Gasaway, Caraway, Allaway, Atwal

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Where is the Ataway family from?

You can see how Ataway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ataway family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ataway families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Ataway families living in South Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ataway's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Ataway families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ataway surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ataway ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ataway. 46% of Ataway men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Farming
    19%

What Ataway family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ataway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ataway 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ataway. 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 125 military records available for the last name Ataway. For the veterans among your Ataway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ataway lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Ataway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Ataway in 1967 was 81, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ataway

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ataway 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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