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Atler Family History

Atler 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: Adler, Atlee, Watler, Hatler, Ater, Agler, Ahler, Axler, Abler, Ayler

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Where is the Atler family from?

You can see how Atler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Atler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Atler families living in Middlesex. This was about 26% of all the recorded Atler's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Atler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Atler 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 Atler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Atler. 39% of Atler men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Atler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Atler were Doctor and Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    39%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Doctor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Atler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Atler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atler 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Atler. 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 526 military records available for the last name Atler. For the veterans among your Atler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Atler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Atler in 1964 was 70, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Atler 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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