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Atzen Family History

Atzen 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: Katzen, Matzen, Itzen, Aten, Allen, Steen, Aven, Alden, Athens, Arden

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Where is the Atzen family from?

You can see how Atzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atzen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Atzen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Atzen family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Atzen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Atzen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Atzen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Atzen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Atzen. 60% of Atzen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Atzen women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Atzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atzen 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Atzen. 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 39 military records available for the last name Atzen. For the veterans among your Atzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atzen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Atzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Atzen in 1963 was 78, and 87 in 2004.

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