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Atwater Family History

Atwater Surname Meaning

English: topographic name for someone whose dwelling was by a river or lake Middle English atte water ‘at the water’.

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


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You can see how Atwater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atwater family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Atwater families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Atwater families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Atwater's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Atwater families in 1891.
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What did your Atwater ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Atwater. 100% of Atwater 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 28,000 census records available for the last name Atwater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atwater 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Atwater. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Atwater. For the veterans among your Atwater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atwater lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Atwater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Atwater in 1944 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Atwater 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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