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Attleson Family History

Attleson 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: Matteson, Bartleson, Asleson, Gittleson, Kittleson, Kettleson

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Where is the Attleson family from?

You can see how Attleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Attleson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Attleson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Attleson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Attleson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Attleson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Attleson 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 Attleson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Attleson. 46% of Attleson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Attleson women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Farm Hand
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Farming
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Attleson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 764 census records available for the last name Attleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Attleson 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Attleson. 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 175 military records available for the last name Attleson. For the veterans among your Attleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Attleson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Attleson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Attleson in 1962 was 53, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Attleson 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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