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Atvell Family History

Atvell 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: Atwell, Tell, Abrell, Wivell, Stell, Ansell, Asbell, Axtell, Adell

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Atvell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Atvell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atvell 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Atvell. 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 1 military records available for the last name Atvell. For the veterans among your Atvell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atvell lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Atvell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Atvell in 1972 was 61, and 80 in 1995.

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