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Attwood Family History

Attwood Surname Meaning

English: variant of Atwood.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Attwood family from?

You can see how Attwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Attwood family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Attwood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 576 Attwood families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Attwood's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Attwood families in 1891.
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What did your Attwood ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Attwood. 9% of Attwood men worked as a General Labourer and 69% of Attwood women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Attwood were Bricklayer and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Builders Labourer
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Bricklayer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 75,000 census records available for the last name Attwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Attwood 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 11,000 immigration records available for the last name Attwood. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Attwood. For the veterans among your Attwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Attwood lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Attwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Attwood in 1962 was 53, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Attwood 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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