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Atto Family History

Atto Surname Meaning

see Attoe. see Hatto. see Eatough.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Atto family from?

You can see how Atto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atto family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Atto families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Atto families living in Berkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Atto's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Atto families in 1891.
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What did your Atto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Atto. 23% of Atto men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Atto women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Atto were Machinist and Servant.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Servant
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Atto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atto 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Atto. 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 749 military records available for the last name Atto. For the veterans among your Atto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atto lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Atto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Atto in 1964 was 73, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Atto 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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