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Atmus Family History

Atmus 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: Asmus, Amos, Rasmus, Ames, Angus, Cadmus, Matus, Kalmus, Ramus, Atlas

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Where is the Atmus family from?

You can see how Atmus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atmus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Atmus families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Atmus's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Atmus families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Atmus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atmus 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Atmus. 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 6 military records available for the last name Atmus. For the veterans among your Atmus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atmus lifespan?

Average Atmus life expectancy in 1986 was 95 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Atmus 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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