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Attewill Family History

Attewill Surname Meaning

see Attwell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Attewill family from?

You can see how Attewill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Attewill family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Attewill families living in Leicestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Attewill's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Attewill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Attewill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Attewill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Attewill. 100% of Attewill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 510 census records available for the last name Attewill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Attewill 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Attewill. 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 18 military records available for the last name Attewill. For the veterans among your Attewill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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