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Attlee Family History

Attlee Surname Meaning

see Attley.

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


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Where is the Attlee family from?

You can see how Attlee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Attlee family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Attlee families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Attlee families living in Surrey. This was about 48% of all the recorded Attlee's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Attlee families in 1891.
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What did your Attlee ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Solicitor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Attlee. 100% of Attlee men worked as a Solicitor and 74% of Attlee 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

  • Solicitor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Private Means
    27%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Attlee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Attlee 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Attlee. 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 83 military records available for the last name Attlee. For the veterans among your Attlee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Attlee lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Attlee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Attlee in 1966 was 67, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Attlee 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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