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Attenhofer Family History

Attenhofer 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: Altenhofen, Steinhofer, Angerhofer, Kelnhofer, Meyerhofer, Freihofer

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Where is the Attenhofer family from?

You can see how Attenhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Attenhofer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Attenhofer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Attenhofer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Attenhofer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Attenhofer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Attenhofer 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 Attenhofer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Nurse was the top reported job for people in the USA named Attenhofer. 100% of Attenhofer women worked as a Nurse.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

What Attenhofer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Attenhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Attenhofer 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Attenhofer. 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 82 military records available for the last name Attenhofer. For the veterans among your Attenhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Attenhofer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Attenhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Attenhofer in 1966 was 75, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Attenhofer 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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