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Atwal Name Meaning

Indian (Punjab): Sikh name based on the name of a Jat clan from a village in Jalandhar district Punjab.

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


Similar surnames: Batta, Atlas, Awad, Anwar, Aswad, Awan, Sawa, Staal, Thal, Tal

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Where is the Atwal family from?

You can see how Atwal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atwal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Atwal family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Atwal's in USA. New York had the highest population of Atwal families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Atwal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atwal 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Atwal. 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 4 military records available for the last name Atwal. For the veterans among your Atwal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atwal lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Atwal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Atwal in 1985 was 79, and 90 in 2004.

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