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Atre Family History

Atre 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: Akre, Acre, Agre, Matre, Satre, Ayre, Barre, Dore, Hare, More

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Where is the Atre family from?

You can see how Atre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atre family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Atre families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Atre families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Atre's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Atre families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Atre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Atre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atre 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Atre. 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 5 military records available for the last name Atre. For the veterans among your Atre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atre lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Atre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Atre in 1972 was 91, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Atre 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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