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Atteln Family History

Atteln 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: Mattern, Axtell, Alten, Antell, Etten, Patten, Hatten, Otten, Cattell

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Where is the Atteln family from?

You can see how Atteln families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atteln family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Atteln families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Atteln families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Atteln's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Atteln families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Atteln. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atteln 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Atteln. 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 27 military records available for the last name Atteln. For the veterans among your Atteln ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atteln lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Atteln life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Atteln in 1980 was 82, and 51 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Atteln 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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