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Atmore Name Meaning

English (Norfolk): topographic name from Middle English atte more ‘(dweller) at the moor marsh or fen’ (Old English æt thǣm mōre).

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


Similar surnames: Patmore, Aborn, Ashmore, Score, Wetmore, Elmore, Stone, Cashmore

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Where is the Atmore family from?

You can see how Atmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atmore family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Atmore families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 17 Atmore families living in Ontario. This was about 94% of all the recorded Atmore's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Atmore families in 1911.
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What did your Atmore ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farming and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Atmore. 60% of Atmore men worked as a Farming and 100% of Atmore women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 1921

  • Farming
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Atmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atmore 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Atmore. 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 546 military records available for the last name Atmore. For the veterans among your Atmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atmore lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Atmore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Atmore in 1957 was 83, and 79 in 2003.

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