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Attinger Family History

Attinger 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: Ottinger, Ettinger, Gettinger, Pottinger, Stringer, Avinger

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Where is the Attinger family from?

You can see how Attinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Attinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Attinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Attinger family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Attinger's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Attinger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Attinger 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 Attinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Attinger. 25% of Attinger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Attinger women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Labor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Attinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Attinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Attinger 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Attinger. 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 335 military records available for the last name Attinger. For the veterans among your Attinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Attinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Attinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Attinger in 1963 was 76, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Attinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Attinger 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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