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Ater Family History

Ater Surname Meaning

German: variant or altered form of Eder or Ader. The surname Ater is very rare in Germany. Compare Ator.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ater family from?

You can see how Ater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ater family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ater families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Ater families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ater's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ater families in 1891.
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What did your Ater ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ater. 35% of Ater men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Ater women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ater were Farm Laborer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Operator
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    31%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Nurse
    9%
  • Stenographer
    9%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Ater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ater 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Ater. 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 Ater. For the veterans among your Ater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ater lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Ater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ater in 1945 was 27, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ater 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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