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Attal Family History

Attal 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: Antal, Atwal, Attar, Datta, Attard, Staal, Atlas, Vital, Kattan

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Where is the Attal family from?

You can see how Attal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Attal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Attal families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Attal families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Attal's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Attal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Attal 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 Attal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Attal. 43% of Attal men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Proprietor
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

What Attal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Attal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Attal 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Attal. 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 95 military records available for the last name Attal. For the veterans among your Attal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Attal lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Attal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Attal in 1963 was 71, and 58 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Attal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Attal 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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