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Attila Family History

Attila 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: Anttila, Attia, Mattila, Dattilo, Avila, Kotila, Antill, Aguila

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Where is the Attila family from?

You can see how Attila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Attila family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Attila families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Attila family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Attila's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Attila families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Attila 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 47 census records available for the last name Attila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Attila 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Attila. 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 69 military records available for the last name Attila. For the veterans among your Attila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Attila lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Attila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Attila in 1966 was 73, and 16 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Attila 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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