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Attwaters Family History

Attwaters Surname Meaning

variant of Attwater with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Attwaters family from?

You can see how Attwaters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Attwaters family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Attwaters families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Attwaters's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Attwaters families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Attwaters surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Attwaters ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Attwaters. 100% of Attwaters 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 718 census records available for the last name Attwaters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Attwaters 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Attwaters. 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 15 military records available for the last name Attwaters. For the veterans among your Attwaters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Attwaters lifespan?

Average Attwaters life expectancy in 1981 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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