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Attaya Family History

Attaya 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: Antaya, Araya, Attaway, Attard, Amaya, Anaya, Attia, Attar, Cartaya

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Where is the Attaya family from?

You can see how Attaya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Attaya family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Attaya families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Attaya family living in Massachusetts. This was about 25% of all the recorded Attaya's in USA. Massachusetts and 3 other states had the highest population of Attaya families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Attaya 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 Attaya ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Attaya. 40% of Attaya men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Attaya women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    40%
  • Agent
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Shoe Maker
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Attaya family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Attaya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Attaya 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Attaya. 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 144 military records available for the last name Attaya. For the veterans among your Attaya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Attaya lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Attaya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Attaya in 1963 was 77, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Attaya 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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