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Origins of the Atter surname

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About the Atters

We have a total number of 2801 records for people with the last name Atter.

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Where do most Atters live?

In 1921, most Atters lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Atters

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 2,600 records for the Atter surname. The oldest one dates back to 1560.

Who were Atters most likely to marry?

Van Atters

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Cooks

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What are the most common Atter first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Atter family members

Common jobs for Atters

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Atters in 1921
House Servant

11

Dressmaker

7

Laundress

7

Domestic Servant

6

General Servant Domestic

6

Common Male occupations for Atters in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

30

Farm Labourer

15

Solicitor

14

Coal Miner Hewer

11

Farmer

11

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