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Atterway Family History

Atterway 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: Attaway, Alterman, Atherley, Battersby, Ottaway, Rattray, Batterman

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Where is the Atterway family from?

You can see how Atterway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atterway family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Atterway families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Atterway families living in Lancashire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Atterway's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Atterway families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Atterway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atterway 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Atterway. 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 31 military records available for the last name Atterway. For the veterans among your Atterway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atterway lifespan?

Average Atterway life expectancy in 1986 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Atterway 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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