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Atter Family History

Atter Name Meaning

from Middle English atter ‘poison venom; gall bitterness’ (Old English ātor).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Alter, Otter, Latter, Matter, Etter, Natter, Aster, Ater, Satter

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Where is the Atter family from?

You can see how Atter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Atter families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Atter families living in Ontario. This was about 42% of all the recorded Atter's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Atter families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Atter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Atter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Atter. 33% of Atter men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Atter women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Atter were Salesman and Housewife. .

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Atter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atter 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 578 immigration records available for the last name Atter. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Atter. For the veterans among your Atter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atter lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Atter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Atter in 1957 was 68, and 85 in 2004.

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