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Atens Family History

Atens 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: Athens, Gatens, Aten, Ates, Akens, Arens, Gates, Teng, Ades, Sens

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Where is the Atens family from?

You can see how Atens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atens family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Atens families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Atens family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Atens's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Atens families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Atens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atens 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Atens. 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 9 military records available for the last name Atens. For the veterans among your Atens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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