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Atlas Family History

Atlas Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Atlas or Polish atłas both meaning ‘satin’ (ultimately from an Arabic word meaning ‘smooth’). It was probably also used as a metonymic occupational name for a merchant dealing in satin goods.

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


Similar surnames: Pallas, Arras, Patla, Matras, Almas, Milas, Blas, Alam, Aas, Gallas

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Where is the Atlas family from?

You can see how Atlas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atlas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Atlas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Atlas families living in Ontario. This was about 72% of all the recorded Atlas's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Atlas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Atlas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Atlas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Atlas. 26% of Atlas men worked as a Salesman and 17% of Atlas women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Atlas were Clerk and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    26%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    17%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Operator
    10%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Atlas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atlas 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Atlas. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Atlas. For the veterans among your Atlas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atlas lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Atlas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Atlas in 1945 was 45, and 84 in 2004.

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