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Atta Family History

Atta Surname Meaning

Muslim (mainly Pakistan and Egypt): variant of Ata.

West African (Ghana): from an Akan (Fante) male personal name denoting a twin.

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


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What did your Atta ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Passenger Lists

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