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Attel Family History

Attel 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: Ettel, Angel, Alter, Eitel, Otter, Martel, Matte, Abel, Mantel, Appel

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Where is the Attel family from?

You can see how Attel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Attel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Attel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Attel families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Attel's in USA. California had the highest population of Attel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Attel 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 174 census records available for the last name Attel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Attel 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 Attel. 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 21 military records available for the last name Attel. For the veterans among your Attel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Attel lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1995, in the United States, Attel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Attel in 1982 was 55, and 78 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Attel 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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