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Atnip Family History

Atnip Surname Meaning

English: perhaps from Middle English atte knappe (from Old English cnæpp ‘hill’ or ‘summit’)

a topographic name for someone who lived at the top of a hill.

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


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Where is the Atnip family from?

You can see how Atnip families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atnip family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Atnip families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 5 Atnip families living in Tennessee. This was about 63% of all the recorded Atnip's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Atnip families in 1840.
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What did your Atnip ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Atnip. 26% of Atnip men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Atnip women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Atnip were Farming and New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Operator
    7%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    37%
  • Machine Operator
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Atnip. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atnip 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Atnip. 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 685 military records available for the last name Atnip. For the veterans among your Atnip ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atnip lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Atnip life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Atnip in 1959 was 54, and 77 in 2004.

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