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Attleton Family History

Attleton 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: Nettleton, Appleton, Castleton, Littleton, Angleton, Alton, Alston

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Where is the Attleton family from?

You can see how Attleton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Attleton family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Attleton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Attleton families living in Massachusetts. This was about 60% of all the recorded Attleton's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Attleton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Attleton 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 139 census records available for the last name Attleton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Attleton 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Attleton. 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 17 military records available for the last name Attleton. For the veterans among your Attleton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Attleton lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1993, in the United States, Attleton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Attleton in 1991 was 82, and 84 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Attleton 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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