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Atanasoff Family History

Atanasoff Surname Meaning

Westernized form of Bulgarian and Macedonian Atanasov.

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


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Where is the Atanasoff family from?

You can see how Atanasoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atanasoff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Atanasoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Atanasoff families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Atanasoff's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Atanasoff families in 1911.
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What did your Atanasoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Atanasoff. 50% of Atanasoff men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Miner
    30%
  • Barber
    20%

What Atanasoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 519 census records available for the last name Atanasoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atanasoff 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 996 immigration records available for the last name Atanasoff. 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 265 military records available for the last name Atanasoff. For the veterans among your Atanasoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atanasoff lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Atanasoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Atanasoff in 1951 was 56, and 72 in 2004.

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