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Attig Family History

Attig Surname Meaning

German: from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with Old High German adal ‘noble’ such as Adolf.

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


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Where is the Attig family from?

You can see how Attig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Attig family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Attig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Attig families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Attig's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Attig families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Attig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Attig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Attig. 31% of Attig men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Attig women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Attig were Brakeman and Housewife.

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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
    31%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Brakeman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    18%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Housewife
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Attig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Attig 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Attig. 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 418 military records available for the last name Attig. For the veterans among your Attig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Attig lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Attig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Attig in 1955 was 48, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Attig 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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