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Atmore Family History

Atmore Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk): topographic name from Middle English atte more ‘(dweller) at the moor marsh or fen’ (Old English æt thǣm mōre).

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


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Where is the Atmore family from?

You can see how Atmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atmore family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Atmore families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 60 Atmore families living in Norfolk. This was about 45% of all the recorded Atmore's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Atmore families in 1891.
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What did your Atmore ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Atmore. 88% of Atmore 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
    88%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Atmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atmore 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Atmore. 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 546 military records available for the last name Atmore. For the veterans among your Atmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atmore lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Atmore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Atmore in 1957 was 83, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Atmore 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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