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Attias Family History

Attias Surname Meaning

Jewish (Middle Eastern): probably an ornamental name from Arabic ʿaṭiyyah ‘gift present’. Compare Arabic Atiyeh and Attia.

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


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Where is the Attias family from?

You can see how Attias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Attias family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Attias families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Attias families living in Manitoba. This was about 71% of all the recorded Attias's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Attias families in 1911.
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What did your Attias ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Attias. 100% of Attias men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 508 census records available for the last name Attias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Attias 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 595 immigration records available for the last name Attias. 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 57 military records available for the last name Attias. For the veterans among your Attias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Attias lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Attias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Attias in 1962 was 77, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Attias ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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