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Ather Family History

Ather Surname Meaning

English (Durham): perhaps a habitational name from Arthuret in Cumbria.

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


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Where is the Ather family from?

You can see how Ather families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ather family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Ather families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Ather families living in Leicestershire. This was about 10% of all the recorded Ather's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Ather families in 1891.
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What did your Ather ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ather. 100% of Ather 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 938 census records available for the last name Ather. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ather 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Ather. 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 112 military records available for the last name Ather. For the veterans among your Ather ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ather lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Ather life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Ather in 1964 was 66, and 95 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ather 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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