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Attell Family History

Attell 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: Axtell, Antell, Cattell, Atwell, Hartell, Castell, Tell, Abrell

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Where is the Attell family from?

You can see how Attell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Attell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Attell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Attell families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Attell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Attell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Attell 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 Attell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Attell. 28% of Attell men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Attell women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Attell were Farmer and Manager.

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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
    28%
  • Farm Hand
    19%
  • Owner
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Manager
    50%

What Attell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 424 census records available for the last name Attell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Attell 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 Attell. 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 56 military records available for the last name Attell. For the veterans among your Attell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Attell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Attell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Attell in 1964 was 81, and 51 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Attell 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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