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Athill Family History

Athill Surname Meaning

from Middle English atte hill ‘(dweller) at the hill’ (Old English hyll).

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


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Where is the Athill family from?

You can see how Athill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Athill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Athill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Athill families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Athill's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Athill families in 1891.
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What did your Athill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Athill. 87% of Athill 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
    87%
  • Private Means
    14%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Athill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Athill 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Athill. 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 62 military records available for the last name Athill. For the veterans among your Athill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Athill lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Athill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Athill in 1966 was 69, and 52 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Athill 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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