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Atis Family History

Atis 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: Matis, Avis, Artis, Aris, Altis, Oatis, Ates, Antis, Otis, Amis

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Where is the Atis family from?

You can see how Atis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Atis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Atis families living in British Columbia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Atis's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Atis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Atis 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 Atis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeping were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Atis. 29% of Atis men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Atis women worked as a Housekeeping. Some less common occupations for Americans named Atis were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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
    29%
  • Teamster
    20%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeping
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Atis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 480 census records available for the last name Atis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atis 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Atis. 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 38 military records available for the last name Atis. For the veterans among your Atis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atis lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Atis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Atis in 1976 was 22, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Atis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Atis 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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