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Atwood Family History

Atwood Surname Meaning

English: topographic name from Middle English atte wode (Old English æt thǣm wuda) ‘by the wood’.

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


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Where is the Atwood family from?

You can see how Atwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atwood family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Atwood families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 86 Atwood families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Atwood's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Atwood families in 1891.
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What did your Atwood ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Jobbing Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Atwood. 50% of Atwood men worked as a Jobbing Gardener and 75% of Atwood women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Atwood were Milk Roundsman and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Jobbing Gardener
    50%
  • Milk Roundsman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Office Cleaner
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    5%

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Census Records

There are 103,000 census records available for the last name Atwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atwood 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Atwood. 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 19,000 military records available for the last name Atwood. For the veterans among your Atwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atwood lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Atwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Atwood in 1945 was 38, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Atwood 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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