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Attree Family History

Attree Surname Meaning

Variant of Rea and Rye from a fused form of Middle English atter ee, atter ie or occasionally perhaps atter hegh, atter high (see Hay).

Variant of Tree from a reduced form of Middle English atte Tree.

See Hawtrey.

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


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Where is the Attree family from?

You can see how Attree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Attree family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Attree families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 40 Attree families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Attree's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Attree families in 1891.
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What did your Attree ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Mechanic and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Attree. 17% of Attree men worked as a Mechanic and 77% of Attree women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Attree were Old Age Pensioner and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Mechanic
    17%
  • Milk Roundsman
    17%
  • Contractors Labourer
    17%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Attree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Attree 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 473 immigration records available for the last name Attree. 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 373 military records available for the last name Attree. For the veterans among your Attree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Attree lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Attree life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Attree in 1964 was 66, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Attree 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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