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Athoe Family History

Athoe 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: Thoe, Thor, Aho, Choe, Athy, Hoe, Thoen, Atlee, Mathre, Thore

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Where is the Athoe family from?

You can see how Athoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Athoe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Athoe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Athoe families living in Pembrokeshire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Athoe's in United Kingdom. Pembrokeshire had the highest population of Athoe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Athoe 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 Athoe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Athoe. 80% of Athoe 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
    80%
  • School Teacher
    20%

What Athoe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Athoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Athoe 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Athoe. 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 18 military records available for the last name Athoe. For the veterans among your Athoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Athoe lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Athoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Athoe in 1955 was 57, and 104 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Athoe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Athoe 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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