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Athol Family History

Athol Surname Meaning

from the province and earldom of Atholl in Perthshire. The place-name is from Old Gaelic ath effectively ‘new’ + Fótla an ancient name of one of the tutelary goddesses of Ireland hence ‘New Ireland’.

possibly and rarely also from Middle English atte hole ‘(dweller) in the hollow’ Old English holh.

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


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You can see how Athol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Athol family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Athol families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Athol families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Athol's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Athol families in 1891.
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What did your Athol ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Athol. 72% of Athol women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Music Teacher
    29%

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Census Records

There are 605 census records available for the last name Athol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Athol 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Athol. 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 55 military records available for the last name Athol. For the veterans among your Athol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Athol lifespan?

Average Athol life expectancy in 2003 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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