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Attica Family History

Attica 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: Attia, Anttila, Mattina, Lattuca, Mattila, Africa, Altic, Gatica

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Where is the Attica family from?

You can see how Attica families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Attica family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Attica family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Attica's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Attica families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Attica 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 66 census records available for the last name Attica. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Attica 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Attica. 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 20 military records available for the last name Attica. For the veterans among your Attica ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Attica lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Attica life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Attica in 1973 was 93, and 87 in 1998.

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