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Atras Family History

Atras 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: Arras, Atlas, Matras, Patras, Athas, Ras, Karas, Maras, Bras, Buras

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Where is the Atras family from?

You can see how Atras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atras family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Atras family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Atras's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Atras families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Atras surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Atras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atras 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Atras. 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 12 military records available for the last name Atras. For the veterans among your Atras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atras lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Atras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Atras in 1962 was 80, and 96 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Atras 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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