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Aaters Family History

Aaters Surname 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: Waters, Arters, Alters, Cater, Gates, Alter, Water, Salters, Matters

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You can see how Aaters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aaters family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Aaters families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Aaters's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Aaters families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Aaters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aaters 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 immigration records available for the last name Aaters. 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 1 military records available for the last name Aaters. For the veterans among your Aaters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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