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Atterling Family History

Atterling 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: Sterling, Osterling, Ketterling, Easterling, Stelling, Teeling

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Where is the Atterling family from?

You can see how Atterling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atterling family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Atterling family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Atterling's in USA. New York had the highest population of Atterling families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Atterling 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 52 census records available for the last name Atterling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atterling 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Atterling. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Atterling. For the veterans among your Atterling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atterling lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Atterling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Atterling in 1967 was 91, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Atterling 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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