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Attlesey Family History

Attlesey Surname Meaning

variant of Haddlesey with loss of of initial H- and devoicing of /d/ to /t/. Compare Addlesee.

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


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Where is the Attlesey family from?

You can see how Attlesey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Attlesey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Attlesey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Attlesey families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Attlesey's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Attlesey families in 1891.
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What did your Attlesey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Attlesey. 50% of Attlesey men worked as an Agricultural Labourer and 100% of Attlesey 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

  • Agricultural Labourer
    50%
  • Agricultural Laboure
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Attlesey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 960 census records available for the last name Attlesey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Attlesey 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Attlesey. 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 90 military records available for the last name Attlesey. For the veterans among your Attlesey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Attlesey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Attlesey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Attlesey in 1969 was 85, and 57 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Attlesey 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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