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Attar Family History

Attar Name Meaning

Muslim and Jewish (from Maghreb): occupational name from Arabic ʿaṭṭār ‘perfumer’.

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


Similar surnames: Sattar, Mattar, Antar, Bitar, Anwar, Ammar, Asmar, Akbar, Kattan

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Where is the Attar family from?

You can see how Attar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Attar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Attar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Attar families living in Connecticut. This was about 21% of all the recorded Attar's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Attar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Attar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Attar ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Attar. 100% of Attar men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 486 census records available for the last name Attar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Attar 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Attar. 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 237 military records available for the last name Attar. For the veterans among your Attar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Attar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Attar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Attar in 1963 was 69, and 79 in 2003.

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