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Attenberg Family History

Attenberg 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: Wattenberg, Guttenberg, Rutenberg, Stenberg, Steenberg, Katzenberg

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Where is the Attenberg family from?

You can see how Attenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Attenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Attenberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Attenberg families living in Indiana. This was about 43% of all the recorded Attenberg's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Attenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Attenberg 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 Attenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Attenberg. 100% of Attenberg men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Attenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Attenberg 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Attenberg. 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 21 military records available for the last name Attenberg. For the veterans among your Attenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Attenberg lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Attenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Attenberg in 1970 was 59, and 61 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Attenberg 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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