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Athie Family History

Athie 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: Mathie, Thie, Athy, Thiel, Duthie, Atlee, Mathre, Thiem, Attia, Bathe

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Where is the Athie family from?

You can see how Athie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Athie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Athie families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Athie families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Athie's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Athie families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Athie 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 156 census records available for the last name Athie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Athie 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Athie. 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 8 military records available for the last name Athie. For the veterans among your Athie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Athie lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Athie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Athie in 1969 was 75, and 73 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Athie 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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