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Athmann Name Meaning

German: elaborated form of Ater shortened in the first part + Middle High German man ‘man’.

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


Similar surnames: Ahmann, Rathmann, Rehmann, Bermann, Lehmann, Ehmann, Altmann, Aumann

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Where is the Athmann family from?

You can see how Athmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Athmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Athmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Athmann families living in Northumberland. This was about 27% of all the recorded Athmann's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Athmann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Athmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Athmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Athmann. 50% of Athmann men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Merchant
    17%
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Census Records

There are 730 census records available for the last name Athmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Athmann 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Athmann. 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 87 military records available for the last name Athmann. For the veterans among your Athmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Athmann lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Athmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Athmann in 1959 was 57, and 99 in 2004.

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