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Atwill Family History

Atwill Surname Meaning

English: variant of Atwell.

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


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Where is the Atwill family from?

You can see how Atwill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atwill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Atwill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Atwill families living in Ontario. This was about 89% of all the recorded Atwill's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Atwill families in 1911.
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What did your Atwill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Atwill. 17% of Atwill men worked as a Bricklayer and 85% of Atwill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Atwill were Colliery Datel Work Below and Cook.

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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 1939

  • Bricklayer
    17%
  • Gardener
    17%
  • Retired
    17%
  • Colliery Datel Work Below
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Household Duties
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Worker
    5%
  • Cook
    4%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Atwill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atwill 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 700 immigration records available for the last name Atwill. 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 695 military records available for the last name Atwill. For the veterans among your Atwill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atwill lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Atwill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Atwill in 1962 was 66, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Atwill 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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