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Atus Family History

Atus 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: Matus, Latus, Artus, Ates, Aus, Abu, Gates, Amos, Tur, Ades

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Where is the Atus family from?

You can see how Atus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Atus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Atus families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Atus's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Atus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Atus 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 278 census records available for the last name Atus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atus 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Atus. 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 236 military records available for the last name Atus. For the veterans among your Atus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atus lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1984, in the United States, Atus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Atus in 1977 was 85, and 83 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Atus 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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