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Atlin Family History

Atlin 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: Gatlin, Ahlin, Matlin, Aslin, Allin, Atkin, Catlin, Aplin, Azlin

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Where is the Atlin family from?

You can see how Atlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atlin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Atlin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Atlin family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Atlin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Atlin families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Atlin 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 Atlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Tailor was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Atlin. 100% of Atlin men worked as a Tailor.

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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 1921

  • Tailor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 413 census records available for the last name Atlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atlin 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Atlin. 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 178 military records available for the last name Atlin. For the veterans among your Atlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atlin lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Atlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Atlin in 1973 was 68, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Atlin 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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