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Attenbury Family History

Attenbury 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: Atterbury, Attebury, Altenburg, Attebery, Atteberry, Waterbury

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Where is the Attenbury family from?

You can see how Attenbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Attenbury family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Attenbury families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Attenbury families living in Cheshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Attenbury's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Attenbury families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Attenbury 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 364 census records available for the last name Attenbury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Attenbury 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Attenbury. 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 17 military records available for the last name Attenbury. For the veterans among your Attenbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Attenbury lifespan?

Average Attenbury life expectancy in 1973 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Attenbury 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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