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Atterman Family History

Atterman 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: Alterman, Batterman, Otterman, Ratterman, Ackerman, Waterman

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Where is the Atterman family from?

You can see how Atterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atterman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Atterman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Atterman families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Atterman's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Atterman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Atterman 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 Atterman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Atterman. 67% of Atterman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Atterman women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Proprietor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Atterman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Atterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atterman 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Atterman. 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 14 military records available for the last name Atterman. For the veterans among your Atterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atterman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Atterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Atterman in 1962 was 72, and 36 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Atterman 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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