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Atteson Family History

Atteson 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: Matteson, Patteson, Otteson, Atkeson, Patterson, Catterson, Arneson

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Where is the Atteson family from?

You can see how Atteson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atteson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Atteson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Atteson families living in Wisconsin. This was about 69% of all the recorded Atteson's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Atteson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Atteson 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 Atteson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Atteson. 100% of Atteson men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Atteson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atteson 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Atteson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Atteson. For the veterans among your Atteson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atteson lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1993, in the United States, Atteson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Atteson in 1971 was 68, and 55 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Atteson 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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