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Atnater Family History

Atnater 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: Atwater, Altvater, Strater, Stater, Teater, Cater, Winter, Anker

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Where is the Atnater family from?

You can see how Atnater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atnater family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Atnater families living in Wisconsin. This was about 80% of all the recorded Atnater's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Atnater families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Atnater 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 Atnater ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Atnater. 100% of Atnater women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Atnater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atnater 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Atnater. 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 8 military records available for the last name Atnater. For the veterans among your Atnater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atnater lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Atnater 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Atnater

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