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Attalla Family History

Attalla Surname Meaning

Arabic (mainly Egypt): variant of Atallah.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Attalla family from?

You can see how Attalla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Attalla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Attalla families living in Ohio. This was about 20% of all the recorded Attalla's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Attalla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Attalla 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 Attalla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Attalla. 43% of Attalla men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Attalla women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Attalla were Salesman and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Shoe Worker
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    38%
  • Shoe Worker
    38%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Attalla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Attalla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Attalla 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Attalla. 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 77 military records available for the last name Attalla. For the veterans among your Attalla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Attalla lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Attalla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Attalla in 1966 was 76, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Attalla 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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