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Atlee Family History

Atlee Surname Meaning

English: topographic name for someone whose dwelling was ‘by the clearing or meadow’ from Middle English at the(r) lee (Old English æt thǣre lēage). The word lea or lee (Old English lēah) originally meant ‘wood’ thence ‘clearing in a wood’.

By the Middle English period, the term evolved to mean ‘grassy meadow’.

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


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Where is the Atlee family from?

You can see how Atlee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atlee family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Atlee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 53 Atlee families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Atlee's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Atlee families in 1891.
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What did your Atlee ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Atlee. 34% of Atlee men worked as a Retired and 88% of Atlee women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Atlee were French Polisher and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired
    34%
  • Motor Depot Labourer He
    34%
  • French Polisher
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Private Means
    7%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Atlee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atlee 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 558 immigration records available for the last name Atlee. 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 730 military records available for the last name Atlee. For the veterans among your Atlee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atlee lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Atlee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Atlee in 1963 was 80, and 72 in 2004.

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