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Atay Family History

Atay 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: Athy, Aday, Ratay, Tay, Asay, Stay, Hata, May, Hay, Tan

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Where is the Atay family from?

You can see how Atay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Atay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Atay family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Atay's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Atay families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Atay 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 Atay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Chambermaid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Atay. 78% of Atay men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Atay women worked as a Chambermaid.

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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

  • Laborer
    78%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Chambermaid
    100%

What Atay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Atay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atay 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Atay. 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 78 military records available for the last name Atay. For the veterans among your Atay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atay lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Atay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Atay in 1969 was 78, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Atay 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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