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Attwill Family History

Attwill Surname Meaning

see Attwell.

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


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Where is the Attwill family from?

You can see how Attwill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Attwill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Attwill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Attwill families living in Durham. This was about 62% of all the recorded Attwill's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Attwill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Attwill 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 Attwill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Attwill. 100% of Attwill 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 912 census records available for the last name Attwill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Attwill 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Attwill. 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 91 military records available for the last name Attwill. For the veterans among your Attwill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Attwill lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1991, in the United States, Attwill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Attwill in 1967 was 90, and 83 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Attwill 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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