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Attken Family History

Attken 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: Aitken, Alten, Aken, Etten, Patten, Stoken, Hatten, Otten, Althen

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Where is the Attken family from?

You can see how Attken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Attken family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Attken families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 4 Attken families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Attken's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Attken families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Attken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Attken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Attken 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Attken. 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 6 military records available for the last name Attken. For the veterans among your Attken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Attken lifespan?

Average Attken life expectancy in 1989 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Attken 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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