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Atten Family History

Atten 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: Alten, Etten, Patten, Hatten, Otten, Aten, Auten, Batten, Gatten

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Where is the Atten family from?

You can see how Atten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Atten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Atten families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Atten's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Atten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Atten 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 Atten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Atten. 100% of Atten 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Atten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atten 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Atten. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Atten. For the veterans among your Atten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atten lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Atten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Atten in 1969 was 88, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Atten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Atten 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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