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Atway Family History

Atway 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: Atwal, Tway, Alway, Anway, Attaway, Athy, Radway, Way, Gadway, Galway

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Where is the Atway family from?

You can see how Atway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atway family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Atway families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Atway families living in South Carolina. This was about 71% of all the recorded Atway's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Atway families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Atway 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 Atway ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Atway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atway 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Atway. 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 48 military records available for the last name Atway. For the veterans among your Atway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atway lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Atway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Atway in 1970 was 72, and 92 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Atway 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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