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Ate Family History

Ate Name 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: Pate, Abe, Mate, Date, Tate, Axe, Ake, Ace, Ade, Ante

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Where is the Ate family from?

You can see how Ate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ate family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ate families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Ate families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ate's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ate families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ate surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ate ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ate. 100% of Ate 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Ate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ate 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Ate. 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 14,000 military records available for the last name Ate. For the veterans among your Ate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ate lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Ate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ate in 1964 was 76, and 88 in 2002.

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