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Atalay Family History

Atalay 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, Staley, Tally, Atlas, Malay, Hatala, Talty, Balay, Salay

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Where is the Atalay family from?

You can see how Atalay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atalay family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Atalay family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Atalay's in USA. New York had the highest population of Atalay families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Atalay 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 25 census records available for the last name Atalay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atalay 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Atalay. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Atalay. For the veterans among your Atalay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atalay lifespan?

Average Atalay life expectancy in 1984 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Atalay 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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