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Attrill Family History

Attrill Surname Meaning

from Middle English atter hille ‘(dweller) by the hill’. from Middle English atter hilde atter helde ‘(dweller) on the slope’ (Middle English Old English hild held).

it may also be a variant of Hatherall (1); compare Jane Hatrell 1568 in IGI (Stratfield Saye Hants).

That and following bearers may otherwise belong under (1) or (2).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Attrill family from?

You can see how Attrill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Attrill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Attrill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 444 Attrill families living in Hampshire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Attrill's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Attrill families in 1891.
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What did your Attrill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Attrill. 22% of Attrill men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Attrill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Attrill were Gardener and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • General Labourer
    22%
  • Dairy Farmer
    15%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Gardener
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%

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Passenger Lists

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Draft Cards

There are 882 military records available for the last name Attrill. For the veterans among your Attrill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Attrill lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Attrill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Attrill in 1960 was 46, and 88 in 2004.

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