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Atton Family History

Atton Surname Meaning

Variant of Hatton with loss of initial H-.

From Middle English atte toun ‘(dweller) at the settlement’ (Old English æt þǣm tūn(e)).

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


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Where is the Atton family from?

You can see how Atton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Atton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 39 Atton families living in Yorkshire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Atton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Atton families in 1891.
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What did your Atton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Atton. 92% of Atton 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
    92%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Atton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atton 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 431 immigration records available for the last name Atton. 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 653 military records available for the last name Atton. For the veterans among your Atton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atton lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Atton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Atton in 1968 was 69, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Atton 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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