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Atwood Family History

Atwood Genealogy & Family Tree

Atwood is an English name from County Salop, England, where the family held a seat. It means "at the wood" and referred to someone who lived at the edge of the woods. The earliest known ancestor--Thomas Attewode--was recorded in 1243. The family motto is Vivere sat vincere which means "To conquer is to live enough."

Other spellings of the name include "Attwood," "Attewood," "Atwode," and "Athwood." Notable people with the surname include American film costume designer Colleen Atwood (Silence of the Lambs, Sleepy Hollow, Edward Scissorhands), American Olympic athlete Duncan Atwood (javelin throwing), and fictional character Ryan Atwood (The O.C.). The first Atwood to come to America was Ann Atwood in Virginia in 1635.

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Atwood Birth Records
  • Name Birth Date Death Date Location
  • Or Woode Oliver Atwood Atwood -- --, 1572 December 0, 1586
  • Or Woode Oliver Atwood Atwood -- --, 1572 December 0, 1586
  • Or Woode Oliver Atwood Atwood -- --, 1572 December 0, 1586
  • Or Woode Oliver Atwood Atwood -- --, 1572 December 0, 1586
  • Or Woode Oliver Atwood Atwood -- --, 1572 December 0, 1586
Atwood Death Records
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