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Attas Family History

Attas 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: Atlas, Mattas, Attias, Athas, Attar, Arras, Datta, Kotas, Attard

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Where is the Attas family from?

You can see how Attas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Attas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Attas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Attas families living in New York. This was about 26% of all the recorded Attas's in USA. New York had the highest population of Attas families in 1920.
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What did your Attas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Attas. 34% of Attas men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Attas women worked as an Operator. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Peddler
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 848 census records available for the last name Attas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Attas 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Attas. 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 137 military records available for the last name Attas. For the veterans among your Attas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Attas lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Attas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Attas in 1944 was 72, and 59 in 2003.

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