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Attwoole Family History

Attwoole Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: O'toole, Toole, Attwood, Wool, Woolen, Heatwole, Gatwood, Watwood

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Where is the Attwoole family from?

You can see how Attwoole families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Attwoole family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Attwoole families living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Attwoole's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Attwoole families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Attwoole. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Attwoole 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Attwoole. 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 1 military records available for the last name Attwoole. For the veterans among your Attwoole ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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