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Attie Family History

Attie 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, Attig, Pattie, Mattie, Matte, Autio, Battle, Artis, Astle

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Where is the Attie family from?

You can see how Attie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Attie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Attie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Attie families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Attie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Attie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Attie 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 Attie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Attie. 39% of Attie men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Attie women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Attie were Owner and Seamstress.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Salesman
    31%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Owner
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%

What Attie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Attie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Attie 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 442 immigration records available for the last name Attie. 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 68 military records available for the last name Attie. For the veterans among your Attie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Attie lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Attie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Attie in 1969 was 70, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Attie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Attie 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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