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Athy Family History

Athy Name Meaning

Irish: habitational name from Athy in County Kildare Gaelic Áth í ‘ford of the yew tree’. This is one of the very few Irish surnames derived from a placename. It was adopted by Norman settlers in Ireland in the form de Athy which was re-Gaelicized as Ataoi and borne by one of the ‘tribes of Galway’ who first settled in County Kildare c. 1300. English: variant of Athey .

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


Similar surnames: Atha, Athey, Bath, Amy, Matey, Ahr, Ary, Baty, Tay, Kath

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Where is the Athy family from?

You can see how Athy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Athy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Athy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Athy family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Athy's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Athy families in 1911.
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What did your Athy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Office Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Athy. 50% of Athy men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Athy women worked as an Office Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Athy were Truck Driver and Clerk. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Worker
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Athy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Athy 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 313 immigration records available for the last name Athy. 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 485 military records available for the last name Athy. For the veterans among your Athy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Athy lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Athy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Athy in 1955 was 27, and 77 in 2004.

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