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Attarian Family History

Attarian 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: Azarian, Apkarian, Atamian, Adrian, Attaway, Tarin, Attard, Taran

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Where is the Attarian family from?

You can see how Attarian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Attarian family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Attarian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Attarian families living in Lancashire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Attarian's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Attarian families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Attarian 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 Attarian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Attarian. 43% of Attarian men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    43%
  • Mechanic
    29%
  • Dentist
    29%

What Attarian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Attarian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Attarian 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Attarian. 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 140 military records available for the last name Attarian. For the veterans among your Attarian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Attarian lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Attarian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Attarian in 1955 was 64, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Attarian 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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