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Athay Family History

Athay Surname Meaning

see Athey.

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


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Where is the Athay family from?

You can see how Athay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Athay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Athay families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Athay families living in Somerset. This was about 36% of all the recorded Athay's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Athay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Athay 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 Athay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Athay. 100% of Athay women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Athay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Athay 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Athay. 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 228 military records available for the last name Athay. For the veterans among your Athay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Athay lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Athay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Athay in 1960 was 65, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Athay 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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