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Attoway Family History

Attoway 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: Attaway, Alloway, Ottaway, Hattaway, Galloway, Hathaway, Antony

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Where is the Attoway family from?

You can see how Attoway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Attoway family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Attoway families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Attoway families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Attoway's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Attoway families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Attoway 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 Attoway ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Attoway. 72% of Attoway men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Attoway family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Attoway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Attoway 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Attoway. 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 120 military records available for the last name Attoway. For the veterans among your Attoway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Attoway lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Attoway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Attoway in 1968 was 71, and 98 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Attoway

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Attoway 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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