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Atthews Family History

Atthews 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: Matthews, Matthew, Anthes, Athens, Mathews, Matthes, Mattheis

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Where is the Atthews family from?

You can see how Atthews families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atthews family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Atthews families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Atthews's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Atthews families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Atthews 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 Atthews ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Atthews. 84% of Atthews 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
    84%
  • Boot Machinist
    17%

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Census Records

There are 697 census records available for the last name Atthews. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atthews 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Atthews. 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 63 military records available for the last name Atthews. For the veterans among your Atthews ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atthews lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Atthews life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Atthews in 1979 was 72, and 45 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Atthews 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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