History of your Surname
Get access to Atlis family records.Start a free trial

Atlis Family History

Atlis 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: Allis, Atlas, Melis, Lis, Ali, Hatzis, Gatlin, Annis, Solis, Matis

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Atlis family from?

You can see how Atlis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atlis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Atlis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Atlis families living in Massachusetts. This was about 43% of all the recorded Atlis's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Atlis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Atlis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Atlis ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Atlis ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Atlis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Atlis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atlis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Atlis

Passenger Lists

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Atlis. 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.

View all Atlis immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Atlis. For the veterans among your Atlis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Atlis military records

You've only scratched the surface of Atlis family history

Discover More

What is the average Atlis lifespan?

Average Atlis life expectancy in 1969 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Atlis

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Atlis family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Atlis last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial