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Attan Family History

Attan 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: Kattan, Rattan, Athan, Attar, Hattan, Tan, Hatton, Alton, Datta

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Where is the Attan family from?

You can see how Attan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Attan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Attan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1880 there were 3 Attan families living in Louisiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Attan's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Attan families in 1880.
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What did your Attan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Attan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Attan 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Attan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 45 military records available for the last name Attan. For the veterans among your Attan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Attan lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1991, in the United States, Attan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Attan in 1976 was 58, and 94 in 1991.

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