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Attey Family History

Attey Surname Meaning

from Middle English atte tye ‘(dweller) by the (large) enclosure or common pasture’ (Old English tēag). see Athey.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Attey family from?

You can see how Attey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Attey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Attey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Attey families living in Durham. This was about 47% of all the recorded Attey's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Attey families in 1891.
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What did your Attey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Attey. 34% of Attey men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Attey 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Master Printer
    34%
  • Miner
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Attey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Attey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Attey 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Attey. 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 313 military records available for the last name Attey. For the veterans among your Attey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Attey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Attey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Attey in 1966 was 78, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Attey 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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