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Attra Family History

Attra 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: Attia, Arora, Datta, Attard, Autry, Patera, Matura, Petra, Lastra

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Where is the Attra family from?

You can see how Attra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Attra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Attra families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Attra's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Attra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Attra 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 Attra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Grocery Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Attra. 100% of Attra men worked as a Grocery Clerk.

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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

  • Grocery Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Attra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Attra 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Attra. 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 15 military records available for the last name Attra. For the veterans among your Attra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Attra lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Attra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Attra in 1965 was 72, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Attra 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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