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Attean Family History

Attean 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: Mattern, Kattan, Attia, Athearn, Alten, Artman, Etten, Patten, Axtman

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Where is the Attean family from?

You can see how Attean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Attean family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Attean families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Attean's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Attean families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Attean 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 61 census records available for the last name Attean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Attean 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Attean. 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 2 military records available for the last name Attean. For the veterans among your Attean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Attean lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Attean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Attean in 1964 was 69, and 74 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Attean 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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