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Attlen Family History

Attlen 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: Allen, Battle, Astley, Astle, Stolen, Antley, Atlee, Arlen, Alten

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Where is the Attlen family from?

You can see how Attlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Attlen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Attlen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Attlen family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Attlen's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Attlen families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Attlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Attlen 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Attlen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Attlen. For the veterans among your Attlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Attlen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Attlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Attlen in 1965 was 88, and 81 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Attlen 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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